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Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford

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The Perils of Wishful Thinking

This chapter examines the relationship between wishful thinking and misplaced trust through cautionary tales of notable figures like Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and Han van Meegeren. The speakers discuss the complexities of trust in personal interactions, exploring the psychology behind sharing secrets and the implications of misapplied trust.

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