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Hidden Brain

Putting Our Assumptions to the Test

Mar 7, 2022
52:14

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  • Experimentation challenges established beliefs and narratives by providing unbiased insights.
  • Incorporating practical incentives can significantly influence individual behavior positively.

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Challenging Narratives Through Experimentation

Experimentation challenges established beliefs and narratives by providing unbiased insights. Abijit Banergy exemplifies this by conducting controlled experiments that offer surprising results. In a study where doubling the number of teachers in schools did not improve test scores as expected, the conventional belief that more teachers lead to better results was debunked. This approach of experimenting with open minds and humility led to new understandings and shed light on the limitations of existing theories.

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