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IN THE BRAIN OF LINDA RISING, DECEPTION AND ESTIMATION: HOW WE FOOL OURSELVES

Cognitive scientists tell us that we are hardwired for deception — to be overly optimistic about outcomes. In this talk, Linda Rising demonstrates how hard it is for us to see our poor estimating skills and offers practical advice on living and working with the self-deception that is hardwired in all of us.

Monday 27th February 2012

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18:30 DECEPTION AND ESTIMATION: HOW WE FOOL OURSELVES

Linda Rising: As humans, we are hardwired for deception — to be overly optimistic about outcomes. In this talk, Linda Rising demonstrates how hard it is for us to see our poor estimating skills and offers practical advice on living and working with the self-deception that is hardwired in all of us. View the podcast here...

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