Robert Burton, the aforementioned neurologist who writes about the “certainty epidemic,” the widespread tendency of people to question less than they should, says that even when people do ask questions, they’re often relying on those same unreliable gut instincts and biases. “Everything that’s ever happened to you or occurred to you in your life informs every decision you make—and also influences what questions you decide to ask. So it can be useful to step back and inquire, Why did I come up with that question?” Burton adds, “Every time you come up with a question, you should be wondering,
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