# The Illusion of Number One

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Podcast: [Choiceology with Katy Milkman](https://stenobird.com/podcast/choiceology-with-katy-milkman-577140)
Published: 2026-04-20T08:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Ranked lists are everywhere—top hospitals, best colleges, must-visit cities. Yet behind these rankings are hidden assumptions, and they don't always reflect what matters most to you.

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