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This book explores the paradox that educated individuals are not immune to mistakes; in fact, their training may predispose them to specific cognitive biases and logical fallacies. It discusses how academic specialization can narrow perspective, how reliance on established knowledge may stifle curiosity, and how intellectual pride can hinder the recognition of one's own errors. The text serves as a cautionary study on the limits of education and the importance of humility in the pursuit of wisdom.
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