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#[[The Diderot Effect|'''The Diderot Effect''']] - perhaps linked to the confirmation bias where we surround ourselves with information the confirms preexisting beliefs. The Diderot effect takes this into the physical realm, we generally surround ourselves with objects that fit our current sense of identity. | #[[The Diderot Effect|'''The Diderot Effect''']] - perhaps linked to the confirmation bias where we surround ourselves with information the confirms preexisting beliefs. The Diderot effect takes this into the physical realm, we generally surround ourselves with objects that fit our current sense of identity. | ||
#'''[[The singularity effect|The Singularity Effect]]''' - we care disproportionately about an individual as compared to a group. | #'''[[The singularity effect|The Singularity Effect]]''' - we care disproportionately about an individual as compared to a group. | ||
#'''[[Status Quo Bias]]''' - our brains are lazy it is difficult for us change long held beliefs because of [[cognitive dissonance]]. | |||
#'''Anchoring Effect''' - the common human tendency to rely too heavily on the first piece of information offered (the “anchor”) when making decisions. | #'''Anchoring Effect''' - the common human tendency to rely too heavily on the first piece of information offered (the “anchor”) when making decisions. | ||
#'''Hindsight Bias''' - the tendency to think that an event was more obvious or predictable than it really was. | #'''Hindsight Bias''' - the tendency to think that an event was more obvious or predictable than it really was. | ||