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10 Ways We Get the Odds Wrong

Posted on January 27, 2015August 11, 2022 by Mr. Lakhaney

“Our brains are terrible at assessing modern risks. Here’s how to think straight about dangers in your midst.”

https://www.psychologytoday.com/articles/200712/10-ways-we-get-the-odds-wrong

Here is a handout I made based on this article:

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