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119: Thinking, Fast and Slow

Cortex

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Critique of Cognitive Biases and Expertise

This chapter examines the frustrations surrounding a controversial book that challenges concepts of expertise and cognitive biases. The speakers critique the book's presentation of scenarios like the 'Linda problem', highlighting how it fosters elitism and misrepresents expert insight. Through personal experiences, they reflect on the disconnect between theoretical frameworks and real-world reasoning, expressing skepticism about the book's conclusions on human decisiveness.

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