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CIA Spy: "Leave The USA Before 2030!", "Why You Shouldn't Trust Your Gut!", "I Held The Nuclear Codes Around My Neck" - Andrew Bustamante

The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett

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The CIA's Training in Perception and Perspective

CIA field officers are trained to recognize and distrust their perception which is solely based on their own five senses. Perception can often be misleading, as illustrated by mistaking socks for a rat due to a naive perception. On the other hand, perspective provides objective data from the world around, helping to maintain objectivity and avoid subjective and emotional conclusions. The CIA emphasizes leaning into perspective over perception, as emotions can often lead to inaccurate judgments.

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