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4. This Train Has Been Delayed

Uncharted with Hannah Fry

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The Art of Misdirection in System Failures

This chapter explores how distractions can obscure underlying issues within systems, akin to a magician's trick. Through historical context and the metaphor of a squeaky wheel, it emphasizes the significance of strategic planning in personal and familial gift-giving and education.

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