Rationality and Biases
Steven discusses how humans can overcome cognitive biases by engaging System 2 thinking to counteract instinctual System 1 responses. He emphasizes that rationality is within reach for all individuals, highlighting the importance of understanding logical fallacies and presenting information in intuitive ways.In this clip
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762 - Steven Pinker (Part 1): Are you Rational or Irrational?
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