Why do smart people believe irrational things? Why do we cling to our beliefs even in the face of overwhelming evidence? The biggest obstacle to critical thinking isn't always "out there"—it's inside our own heads. Our brains are hardwired with mental shortcuts, or cognitive biases, that once helped us survive but now lead to systematic errors in judgment. In this episode, we turn the magnifying glass inward. We're going on an expedition to confront the saboteurs in our own minds. By understanding these universal glitches in our mental software, we can learn to spot them in action and mitigate their powerful, invisible influence. This is the crucial step toward becoming a truly objective thinker. In this episode, you’ll meet:
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