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Why do costly misjudgments often feel completely right at the time?

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为什么很多代价巨大的错误判断，在当时反而让人「感觉非常正确」？

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First recorded Aug 25, 2026, 9:02 AM CST · latest Aug 25, 2026, 9:02 AM CST. Ranks reflect attention on each platform.

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