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The Illusion of Control: Why There Is No Such Thing as a Sure Thing

Knowing the stats does not mean your bet is a lock – learn more about the Illusion of Control through this short animated video.

Jeff and Phil are watching a football game and Jeff, who has done a ton of research on the game, confidently places a large bet on the home team winning. Phil is cautious and suggests to Jeff that no outcome is guaranteed, no matter how much you think you know.