Trusting Data Over Emotion
Tali discusses the struggle between emotional reactions and data-driven decisions, highlighting how awareness of our biases can help mitigate anxiety. She reveals that both believers and skeptics of climate change often strengthen their existing beliefs when presented with new information, illustrating the pervasive nature of confirmation bias. The conversation also touches on the rationality of rejecting data that contradicts long-held beliefs, emphasizing the complexity of our relationship with evidence.In this clip
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Hidden Brain
Ep. 64: I'm Right, You're Wrong
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