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234 - The Truth Wins - Tom Stafford

You Are Not So Smart

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The Cognitive Reflection Test, Reasoning, Argumentation, Deliberation

New research suggests that when you test people in isolation, you get different results. 83% of people who have taken a cognitive reflection test answer at least one problem incorrectly. But in groups of three or more, usually the entire group will change their minds from the wrong answer to the right answer. An that's because at least one member will see the correct answer, and the resulting debate will lead those who are wrong, which is usually most people, to change their minds.

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