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Evidence in Orthodontics

52- Why Your Brain Trusts Anecdotes More Than Facts

7 September 2026 · 3:05

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Explore how our brains favor stories over statistics, even when facts differ. This episode covers: - Wiring of human brains for storytelling. - Impact of emotionally charged anecdotes. - Availability heuristic and false consensus effect. - Methods to counter biases, like improving statistical literacy. - Importance of evidence-based practice in fields like orthodontics. Remember, as Richard Feynman said, "you must…

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