The Prior Life: How Bayesian Thinking Can Transform Your Everyday Decisions

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Most of us think we update our beliefs when we encounter new information. But we're actually terrible at it — clinging to first impressions or swinging wildly with each headline. Bayesian thinking offers a middle path: a disciplined way to change your mind that honors both what you already know and what you're learning.

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