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Quote by Thomas Gilovich

“We are the sum total of our experiences.”

Quote by Thomas Gilovich

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Thomas Gilovich

Thomas Gilovich is an esteemed psychologist born in the United States in 1954. He is known for his research in the field of cognitive psychology, particularly his work on decision-making and judgment. Professor Gilovich teaches at Cornell University and has published numerous papers on human cognitive biases and decision-making psychology. more

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