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Sep 2024
13m 20s

From ‘I want to be’ to ... ‘I am’

THE WASHINGTON POST
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Humans have a tendency toward confirmation bias — or interpreting information and experiences to support our existing beliefs. Host Cristina Quinn learns how you can change long-held beliefs by using confirmation bias in your favor and take action toward your goals. 
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