how to fix: conda adds an uncalled for `(base)` before my PS1 prompt

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conda adds an uncalled for (base) before my PS1 prompt. Most solutions suggest to edit the .condarc file. This did not work for me. Instead:

conda config --set auto_activate_base False

https://askubuntu.com/questions/1026383/why-does-base-appear-in-front-of-my-terminal-prompt