Tag: decision making
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Understanding Cognitive Illusions
Cognitive biases and cognitive illusions both distort how we think and perceive reality. Biases shape judgments and decisions, while illusions… READ MORE
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Why Heuristics Matter
Heuristics are mental shortcuts that simplify decision-making under uncertainty. While they save time and reduce cognitive load, they also open… READ MORE
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Cognitive Biases – the Basics
Cognitive biases are systematic errors in thinking that shape how we perceive, decide, and believe. From confirmation bias to anchoring,… READ MORE
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System 1 and System 2 Thinking
Kahneman’s System 1 and System 2 explain how our minds make fast, intuitive choices or slow, deliberate ones. Understanding this… READ MORE
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“Live for Today” vs. “Plan for Tomorrow”: Wisdom Refuses Either/Or
Life pulls us between living for today and planning for tomorrow. Ancient wisdom and modern psychology agree: the art of… READ MORE
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