List: Cognitive Biases | Curated by K.C. Barr

Aug 5, 2024

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Cognitive BiasesIn this series, we're exploring 200 cognitive errors and biases. By understanding these patterns, you'll not only improve your own decision-making but also positively influence those around you. Let's embark on this journey together towards better awareness and decision-making!
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#11 Is Your “Winning Streak” Just an Illusion? The Gambler’s Fallacy ExplainedDo you believe that past events influence future outcomes in random chance? If so, you might be falling prey to the Gambler’s Fallacy.
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#10 Hope’s Trap: The Dark Side of PositivityAre you always expecting the best, even when the odds are stacked against you? While optimism is often seen as a positive trait, there’s a…
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#9 Can Moving Down Actually Improve the Average? 🤔 The Curious Case of the Will Rogers ParadoxEver heard of a situation where taking something from the “best” group and adding it to the “worst” group actually improves both averages…
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#3 Seeing Patterns? The Clustering Illusion TrapFaces in toast and rocks that resemble a saint,
Our brains love patterns, but let’s use restraint.
The clustering illusion is what we must…
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#8 Defying Control: The Reactance BiasDo You Hate Being Told What to Do? You’re Not Alone.
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#7: Can Confirmation Bias Be Overcome? Proven Strategies To TryHave you ever noticed how you tend to find information that supports your existing beliefs? That’s confirmation bias at play. It can…
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#6: Give and Take: The Reciprocity Bias ExploredEver felt obliged to return a favor? That’s Reciprocity Bias. While it can be harmful, it also holds the potential for positive influence…
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#5 Escaping Past Costs: The Sunk Cost FallacyEver stuck with a project, investment, or relationship even when it’s clearly not working?
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#4 Follow the Crowd? The Power of Social Proof BiasEver jumped on a bandwagon without thinking? That’s Social Proof Bias at play. Learn how this powerful psychological phenomenon shapes your…
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#2 Fit Body Myth: Unveil the TruthThe Swimmer’s Body Illusion bias is the false belief that success in a particular activity is solely determined by physical appearance.
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#1 Unseen Failures: The Hidden Trap of the Survivorship BiasIn this series, we’re exploring 200 cognitive errors and biases. By understanding these patterns, you’ll not only improve your own…
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Cognitive Biases

In this series, we're exploring 200 cognitive errors and biases. By understanding these patterns, you'll not only improve your own decision-making but also positively influence those around you. Let's embark on this journey together towards better awareness and decision-making!

#11 Is Your “Winning Streak” Just an Illusion? The Gambler’s Fallacy Explained

Do you believe that past events influence future outcomes in random chance? If so, you might be falling prey to the Gambler’s Fallacy.

#10 Hope’s Trap: The Dark Side of Positivity

Are you always expecting the best, even when the odds are stacked against you? While optimism is often seen as a positive trait, there’s a…

#9 Can Moving Down Actually Improve the Average? 🤔 The Curious Case of the Will Rogers Paradox

Ever heard of a situation where taking something from the “best” group and adding it to the “worst” group actually improves both averages…

#3 Seeing Patterns? The Clustering Illusion Trap

Faces in toast and rocks that resemble a saint, Our brains love patterns, but let’s use restraint. The clustering illusion is what we must…

#8 Defying Control: The Reactance Bias

Do You Hate Being Told What to Do? You’re Not Alone.

#7: Can Confirmation Bias Be Overcome? Proven Strategies To Try

Have you ever noticed how you tend to find information that supports your existing beliefs? That’s confirmation bias at play. It can…

#6: Give and Take: The Reciprocity Bias Explored

Ever felt obliged to return a favor? That’s Reciprocity Bias. While it can be harmful, it also holds the potential for positive influence…

#5 Escaping Past Costs: The Sunk Cost Fallacy

Ever stuck with a project, investment, or relationship even when it’s clearly not working?

#4 Follow the Crowd? The Power of Social Proof Bias

Ever jumped on a bandwagon without thinking? That’s Social Proof Bias at play. Learn how this powerful psychological phenomenon shapes your…

#2 Fit Body Myth: Unveil the Truth

The Swimmer’s Body Illusion bias is the false belief that success in a particular activity is solely determined by physical appearance.

#1 Unseen Failures: The Hidden Trap of the Survivorship Bias

In this series, we’re exploring 200 cognitive errors and biases. By understanding these patterns, you’ll not only improve your own…

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