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Making Better Decisions, The Sophomore Jinx, & The Illusion of Objectivity with Dr. Richard Nisbett

The Science of Success

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Introduction

The host introduces the podcast and his interest in the psychology of performance. He discusses the errors people make in their reasoning and how to correct them with guest Dr. Richard Nisbett, covering topics such as statistical principles, decision-making, scared straight programs, the illusion of objectivity, and the importance of not relying on intuition.

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