In my collection and analysis class I use Heuer as one of my readings, as I, too, believe that he is spot on. There are numerous recommendations on how to overcome the effects of various biases. I introduce critical thinking as advocated by Tim VanGelder, but also use Cass Sunstein's book Infotopia, which examines statistical norming, market models, and internet collaboration a' la intellipedia.

Based on my depraved development, I am convinced that learning critical thinking and alternative analysis can assist analysts in overcoming the pitfalls of being "normal".

But it will be interesting to see what any new data may reveal, or not reveal.