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[[File:Cognitive biases.jpg|alt=Cognitive biases|Cognitive biases|thumb]]A cognitive bias is a systematic error in thinking that occurs when people are processing and interpreting information in the world around them. They are predictable patterns of thought and behaviour leading to incorrect conclusions. | [[File:Cognitive biases.jpg|alt=Cognitive biases|Cognitive biases|thumb]]A cognitive bias is a systematic error in thinking that occurs when people are processing and interpreting information in the world around them. They are predictable patterns of thought and behaviour leading to incorrect conclusions. There are many which have been documented below are listed the most important in regards to our current issues: | ||
# [[Additive Bias]] | # Optimism bias - a computer cannot tell you whether it will rain or not, only the probability of it occurring. | ||
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=== Thought paradoxes === | === Thought paradoxes === | ||