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445. Why Do We Seek Comfort in the Familiar?

Freakonomics Radio

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The Unknown Unknown Is a Dangerous Thing

There's a big difference between being uninformed and being misinformed. People who have the most education often hold the most extreme views, says David Frum. He argues that people are smart enough to seek out evidence that confirms their views. But they're just really good at confirmation by us, he adds....

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