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The Devil You Know, Part 1

Stuff To Blow Your Mind

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Decoding Ambiguity in Decision-Making

This chapter explores the psychological aspects of decision-making under uncertainty, focusing on Ellsberg's paradox and how individuals favor known probabilities over ambiguous options. It discusses the implications of ambiguity aversion, revealing the contradictions between human choices and traditional economic theories. The chapter also reviews various experiments that confirm the consistency of ambiguity aversion across different scenarios and demographics.

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