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“I see the God complex around me all the time in my fellow economists. I see it in our business leaders. I see it in the politicians we vote for - people who, in the face of an incredibly complicated world, are nevertheless absolutely convinced that they understand the way that the world works.”

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Tim Harford is a British economist known for his writings on economics, decision-making, and complexity. His work is characterized by its ability to explain complex economic concepts in an accessible way and emphasize the role of uncertainty in decision-making processes. more

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