Explore the concept of confirmation bias and its impact on decision-making in this 18-minute TED Talk by researcher Alex Edmans. Learn how the tendency to accept only information that supports personal beliefs can lead to misguided conclusions in social media, politics, and other areas of life. Discover three practical tools for finding trustworthy evidence and the importance of remaining open to being wrong in order to facilitate learning. Gain insights on appointing a devil's advocate to challenge your perspectives and enhance critical thinking skills in a "post-truth" world.
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What to trust in a "post-truth" world | Alex Edmans
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