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344. What is Survivorship Bias? (English Vocabulary Lesson)

Thinking in English

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This chapter delves into survivorship bias, a cognitive distortion that highlights successful outcomes while ignoring failures. By exploring historical examples and their implications in language learning, it emphasizes the need for a realistic perspective on success and the importance of acknowledging the unseen struggles of many learners.

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