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Survivorship Bias
The Misconception: You should focus on the successful if you wish to become successful. The Truth: When failure becomes invisible, the difference between failure and success may also become invisib…
David McRaney
What have scientists learned about the social infrastructure of megachurches that not only explains their growth but also their resilience, and how can we apply what we’ve learned to institutions that are not megachurches? Political scientist Hahrie Han joins us to explain why belonging is more important than belief…
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The Backfire Effect
The Misconception: When your beliefs are challenged with facts, you alter your opinions and incorporate the new information into your thinking. The Truth: When your deepest convictions are challeng…