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Tim's Tolkien Obsession & Amazon Prime's The Rings of Power
Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford
The Cognitive Pitfalls of Perception and Tolkien's Cautionary Themes
This chapter explores the representativeness heuristic through the example of Harold Shipman, illustrating how preconceived notions can distort our perceptions. It also draws connections to Tolkien's narratives, offering insights on the psychological frameworks that govern our understanding of good and evil.
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