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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.'''
-There are many cognitive biases which have been documented they persist in  society as they are self-reinforced by the [[Dunning Kruger effect]] combining with the [[Confirmation Bias]], which get worse in crowds<ref>Fisher M, Oppenheimer DM. Harder Than You Think: How Outside Assistance Leads to Overconfidence. Psychological Science. 2021;32(4):598-610. doi:10.1177/0956797620975779
+Cognitive biases persist in society as they are self-reinforcing by a combination of the [[Dunning Kruger effect]] and the [[Confirmation Bias]]. Below is a list of the most prevalent cognitive biases in society ranked on their importance:
- </ref>. Below is a list of the most prevalent in society ranked on their importance:
 # [[Optimism bias]] - a computer cannot tell you whether it will rain or not, only the probability of it occurring.