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S4E3: How even facts can mislead you with money - Finance Professor Alex Edmans

Making Money

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Navigating Bias and Misinformation in Social Media and Decision-Making

The chapter explores how social media platforms influence user behavior through personalized content and familiarity bias. It delves into the dangers of confirmation bias, citing a real-life example of individuals forgoing chemotherapy due to false claims. The discussion emphasizes the importance of critical thinking, accuracy, and long-term data analysis in fields like finance and education.

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