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One Theory: Theories Rarely Work

by Andrei Codrescu, NPR
May 21, 2009

Theoretical ideas are fine, but the real world doesn't always correspond to those theories. And too often, we delude ourselves into thinking experts have the answers.

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  • All Things Considered, May 21, 2009
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