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Episode 31: Branden Fitelson discusses reasoning fallacies

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Exploring Inductive Reasoning and Common Fallacies

This chapter critically examines reasoning fallacies, highlighting a principle of inductive reasoning related to probability. It discusses common mistakes in judgment, illustrated through the 'bank teller inference' error, and references historical debates to explain why people often fall into these traps.

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