Confirmation bias is perhaps the most dangerous of all our thinking errors. In a world of information abundance, we need tools to reduce it.
Mastering the world of cognitive biases can open the door to better judgements and better habits. Here’s the only introduction to cognitive biases that you need.
Attempts to resolve the dissonance between effort and results can lead to years of misplaced energy. Here are some ideas to avoid this trap.
Survivorship bias can lead us down a road of years of wasted time and money. And we may be more susceptible to it than ever before.
The psychology of anchoring and adjustment can undermine our spending decisions, negotiations and relationships. But it’s also an underestimated opportunity.
Hindsight bias suggests that with the passing of time we are likely to see our predictions more favourably. Here’s how to avoid this trap.
The psychology of the default effect can be a powerful tool in our financial arsenal. But only when we put it to the right use.
An understanding of hyperbolic discounting can unleash improved decisions across all aspects of our lives. Our future rewards depend on it.
Decluttering our physical spaces can be a battle against our innate psychology. To win this battle, we must first honestly call out the enemy.
In times of crisis, some take their information consumption up a notch, and some bury their heads in the sand. The case for the middle ground has never been more important.
The sunk cost fallacy can wreak havoc on attempts at minimalism, from our stuff through to our relationships. Here’s how to counter it.
The contrast effect can play havoc with our personal finances, productivity, relationships and health. But it can also be a force for good.
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