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SPOS #941 – Alex Edmans On How Our Biases Cause Us To Fall For Misinformation (And How To Combat It)

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Maintaining Objectivity and Combating Misinformation

The chapter emphasizes the importance of objectivity and accuracy in conveying information, similar to expert witnesses in trials who present facts regardless of personal biases. It discusses the risks of research findings being politicized and provides examples of how measuring diversity only based on demographics might overlook its true impact. The conversation delves into how biases can affect decision-making in corporations and the necessity of critical thinking skills to combat misinformation.

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