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May 19, 2019 29 min

Why smart people do stupid things

from All In The Mind Hosted by Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Smart people are not only just as prone to making mistakes as everyone else—they may even be more susceptible to them. This idea has been dubbed the Intelligence Trap. It explains the flaws in our understanding of intelligence and expertise, and how the decisions of even the brightest minds and talented organisations can backfire.

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