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    Tim Harford: The simple maths puzzle that shows us how to separate fact from fiction

    Are you reflective, careless or hopeless? The answer might affect your ability to spot fake news

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    Tim Harford: The simple maths puzzle that shows us how to separate fact from fiction

    If you think about the way we think, it’s obvious that our intuitions are varied and complicated. (Representational.

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