You Think You’re a Rational Genius?
Of course you do. You read labels before buying shampoo. You once said “pass” on a timeshare. You even watched a documentary on Netflix called The Brain Explained, so clearly you’re running a tight cognitive ship.
Except… your brain is probably lying to you. Constantly. Like a sneaky little gremlin in your head whispering, “Buy the name brand. It’s better. Trust me.” This article is your wake-up call, your decoder ring, your Scooby-Doo unmasking scene for the mysterious monster known as cognitive bias.
Ready to discover why you think you’re in charge—when your subconscious is actually running the show like a caffeinated toddler with a steering wheel? Let’s go.
Meet the Villains – Cognitive Biases Assemble
You’re just out here living your life—ordering coffee, picking health insurance, choosing which socks to wear—and meanwhile your brain is like, “Hey, let’s base this major life decision on what Karen said in 2008.”
