Understanding Cognitive Biases

Understanding Cognitive Biases « Series from 2023

Series from 2023

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Genres: Special Interest

In Understanding Cognitive Biases, Dr. Alexander B.

Swan uses examples from psychology experiments, history, politics, movies, TV, comics, social media, and more to illustrate dozens of cognitive biases that affect us all and shows you how to combat them for a clearer, more accurate view of the world.

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