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Dr. Michael Platt

02/17/25

@ Andrew Huberman

The phenomenon of loss aversion suggests that people feel the pain of losing more acutely than the pleasure of winning, which can skew their decision-making processes.

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How to Make Better Decisions | Dr. Michael Platt

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How to Make Better Decisions | Dr. Michael Platt

02/17/25

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