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Overcoming Cognitive Bias
39:07 - 41:48 (02:41)
In this podcast, the speaker discusses his cognitive bias towards Twinkies and how it relates to biases in the medical field. He emphasizes the importance of being open to being wrong and actively seeking out ways to overcome cognitive bias.
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