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“People are drastically overconfident about their judgments of others.”

Quote by Daniel Gilbert

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Daniel Gilbert is a renowned psychologist, born on November 5, 1957. He is a professor at Harvard University, focusing on the fields of emotion, cognition, and decision-making. His research has had a profound impact on psychology, economics, and sociology. more

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