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459: Professor of Finance at London Business School, Alex Edmans, on Facts, Data, and Evidence: Knowing What to Trust or Can We Really Trust Evidence?
The Strategy Skills Podcast: Strategy | Leadership | Critical Thinking | Problem-Solving
Importance of Critical Thinking in Personal Relationships and Evaluating Evidence
The chapter emphasizes the need for critical thinking in personal relationships, discussing the importance of understanding differing perspectives without attacking others. It also explores biases in relying on experts and the distinction between data and evidence, highlighting the significance of considering alternative explanations and not blindly trusting evidence. Examples are provided to illustrate how biases like confirmation bias and black and white thinking can impact decisions and perceptions.
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