Unraveling Biases in Corporate Governance and ESG Investing

The chapter deeply explores confirmation bias in decision-making processes, drawing on examples like the Theranos scandal and misunderstandings in corporate governance testimonies. It delves into the complexities of CEO pay, the impact of biases on interpreting data, and the challenges of assessing diversity and inclusion in relation to financial performance. The conversation expands to ESG investing, questioning the correlation between ESG metrics and financial success while advocating for a more holistic approach beyond niche labeling.