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459: Professor of Finance at London Business School, Alex Edmans, on Facts, Data, and Evidence: Knowing What to Trust or Can We Really Trust Evidence?
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Navigating Misinformation and Bias in Highly Intelligent Individuals
This chapter explores how even intelligent individuals, such as CEOs, can be susceptible to misinformation and bias, showcasing how selective application of intelligence can lead to acceptance of preferred studies while dismissing others. The speaker shares personal experiences of falling for misinformation due to confirmation bias, underscoring the impact of biases on even data-savvy experts.
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