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Tim's Tolkien Obsession & Amazon Prime's The Rings of Power

Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford

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The Perils of Preconceived Notions and Cautionary Tales in Tolkien

This chapter delves into the representativeness heuristic, examining how societal stereotypes can skew perceptions, particularly in the case of Harold Shipman. The discussion also weaves in themes from Tolkien's works, hinting at cautionary tales that will be explored further.

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