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【TED】Tim Harford: Trial, error and the God complex (Tim Harford: Trial, error and the God complex)
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VoiceTube posted on 2013/10/18Ever wondered if we're too sure of ourselves? This fascinating TED Talk dives into the power of trial and error, showing why embracing uncertainty can lead to better solutions in everything from medicine to economics. You'll pick up some fantastic advanced vocabulary and gain a deeper understanding of how complex problems are solved!
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obvious
US /ˈɑbviəs/
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UK /ˈɒbviəs/
- Adjective
- Easily understood and clear; plain to see
- Easy to see or notice.
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More world
US /wɜrld /
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UK /wɜ:ld/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- Political division due to some kind of similarity
A1
More imagine
US /ɪˈmædʒɪn/
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UK /ɪ'mædʒɪn/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To think creatively about; form mental picture of
- To suppose or assume something.
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More complex
US /kəmˈplɛks, ˈkɑmˌplɛks/
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UK /'kɒmpleks/
- Countable Noun
- Group of buildings all used for the same purpose
- Adjective
- Not being simple; having many parts or aspects
A2
More Use Energy
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