Devin shares a personal story of how technology and a professional's inability to interpret the output of that technology led to financial and psychological consequences. The experience was as eye-opening as it was terrifying and taught Devin a valuable lesson about the importance of second opinions and the limitations of relying solely on technology or established routines.

Devin's story doesn't stop at the medical mishap. Drawing parallels with the financial advisory industry, he discusses his dissatisfaction with financial advisors who are heavily reliant on software and fail to understand the nuances of the data output. He raises thought-provoking questions about the over-reliance on technology in today's world and emphasizes the importance of truly understanding the tools we use, whether it's an EKG machine or a financial planning software.

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