The Credibility Revolution
Abhijit discusses the allure of personal narratives and the importance of evidence in shaping public discourse. He emphasizes that while randomized controlled trials can reveal truths, the integrity of the experiment's design is crucial to avoid bias. Both he and Shankar explore the challenge of remaining open-minded and skeptical, even in the face of established expertise.In this clip
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