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Motivated Reasoning in the Biden Campaign, Silicon Valley, and Beyond

Risky Business with Nate Silver and Maria Konnikova

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Historical Election Practices and the Rise of Controversial Startups

This chapter explores the history of presidential elections in the U.S., tracing the shift from private party selections to contemporary primaries. Additionally, it addresses the challenges of misinformation in elections and discusses Elizabeth Holmes' controversial Theranos venture and her partner's innovative startup.

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