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Critical Thinking 4 | The Enemy Within: ...

Danny Ballan
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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 ... Show More
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