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Encore - Why we get conned and how to avoid it, with Daniel Simons, PhD, and Christopher Chabris, PhD

Speaking of Psychology

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Understanding Deception and Belief

This chapter examines the nature of deception and the cognitive biases that make individuals susceptible to scams and misinformation. It emphasizes the importance of skepticism and critical thinking in the face of scientific claims, highlighting the dangers of confirmation bias and the pitfalls of relying on single studies.

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