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Podcast: The Non-Prophets
Episode: I'm Right! Science said!
Description: Why people always think they’re right, according to scienceFortune, By Ani Freedman, on October 9, 2024The conversation starts with a humorous introduction about always being right, but quickly shifts to a discussion about a recent study on the "illusion of information adequacy." This study found that when given incomplete facts, people often believe they have enough information to make informed decisions. However, when presented with the full picture, they tend to change their opinions. This leads to optimism that people are more open to changing their minds than previously thought, encouraging curiosity for deeper an...