FYI: You know the feeling: Every day you get flooded with new ideas and information. You barely have enough time to process it all. Sure, you’re a smart and rational person that puts a lot of thought into the decisions you make. But the brain still takes decision-making shortcuts all the time. It especially happens when you need to act quickly, there is too much information, or limited memory.
Here’s the deal: Research suggests that there are a number of intellectual stumbling blocks which can get you entangled in wrong judgment without you even noticing. They are called Cognitive Biases. The result is errors and irrational decisions that can hold you back. To help all of us escape this mental quicksand we’ve put together this real-world Cognitive Bias Survival Guide. It’s designed to reduce wrong conclusions and bad choices, plus protect you from charlatans trying to exploit ignorance. Think of it as anti-virus software for the brain!
Regards,
Ted
https://www.geekwrapped.com/cognitive-bias-survival-guide
Comments
I have learned to conquer all these potentially dangerous biases with the possible exception of one of them. I still have a slight tendency to overstate my accomplishments by just a little.
The remedies proposed in the article are easily stated but not so easily executed. Regardless, the article provides a comprehensive check list.
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