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Modern Wisdom

#548 - Tim Harford - Why Is Thinking Clearly So Difficult?

Nov 5, 2022
01:15:01

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  • Recognize biases in experts, beware of excessive skepticism, and understand limitations of expertise.
  • Pausing to assess truthfulness reduces retweeting inaccurate content, emphasizing preferences' impact on social media behavior.

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Experts and Biases

People rely on experts for information but may struggle to recognize their biases. The podcast highlights how individuals can fall into the trap of excessive skepticism and motivated reasoning when consuming information. The discussion delves into the challenges experts face when moving beyond their specific areas of expertise and the significance of recognizing the limitations of expertise.

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