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We're pressured to have opinions on everything - but how do you know what your opinion actually represents? In this episode, we'll scratch the surface of rational thinking with an analysis of heuristics. This episode may challenge you.\nFull show notes\nThings mentioned in this episode:\n\nThe original article - How to Avoid Black and White Thinking\nHarry Potter and the Methods of Rationality\nLess Wrong\nThinking, Fast and Slow\nPredictably Irrational\nAn Intuitive Explanation of Bayes' Theorem\nThe probabilistic nature of the Second Law of Thermodynamics\n\nWant more cool stuff? You can find all sorts of great tools at my Resources page.\nYou can also get a free copy of my book, 10 Steps to Earning Awesome Grades (While Studying Less), by staying up to date with the College Info Geek newsletter.\nIf you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the podcast on iTunes! It's easy, you'll get new episodes automatically, and it also helps the show gain exposure :) You can also leave a review!\n\nSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.