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Jonah Lehrer explains the psychology of subprime mortgages. [Science Blogs via BoingBoing]

8.9.07 6:12 PM EDT By Meg Marco@meghann

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Jonah Lehrer explains the psychology of subprime mortgages. [Science Blogs via BoingBoing]

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8.9.07By Meg Marco@meghann

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