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#150 — The Map of Misunderstanding

Making Sense with Sam Harris

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Extreme Predictions: A Cognitive Bias

The speaker's favorite cognitive error is extreme predictions, also known as non-regressive prediction. This bias involves drawing extreme conclusions based on weak evidence. The bias is characterized by making strong predictions without substantial proof to support them.

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