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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: | 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: | ||
# [[Optimism bias|'''Optimism bias''']] - a computer cannot tell you whether it will rain or not, only the probability of it occurring. | # [[Self-serving bias]] | ||
#[[Fundamental attribution error]] | |||
#[[Optimism bias|'''Optimism bias''']] - a computer cannot tell you whether it will rain or not, only the probability of it occurring. | |||
#[[Additive Bias|'''Additive Bias''']] - we may be biased toward adding more things—more resources, more rules, more habits and responsibilities—rather than the opposite. | #[[Additive Bias|'''Additive Bias''']] - we may be biased toward adding more things—more resources, more rules, more habits and responsibilities—rather than the opposite. | ||
#'''Availability Heuristic'''<ref>https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/11468377-thinking-fast-and-slow</ref> - people tend to use the ease with which they can think of examples when making decisions. | #'''Availability Heuristic'''<ref>https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/11468377-thinking-fast-and-slow</ref> - people tend to use the ease with which they can think of examples when making decisions. | ||