Inspired by Alex Edmans' book May Contain Lies: How Stories, Statistics, and Studies Exploit Our Biases—And What We Can Do about It, this session explores the most common types of bias and how they fuel miscommunication, misinformation, and misunderstanding. Through real-world examples, participants will learn practical strategies and take away a checklist of tools to help recognize and reduce the influence of bias in their own thinking and decision-making.
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