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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 which have been documented they | [[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 [https://burnzero.com/Dunning_Kruger_effect Dunning Kruger effect] combining with the [https://burnzero.com/Confirmation_Bias Confirmation Bias]. Below are listed the most important in regards to our current issues: | |||
# [[Optimism bias]] - a computer cannot tell you whether it will rain or not, only the probability of it occurring. | # [[Optimism bias]] - a computer cannot tell you whether it will rain or not, only the probability of it occurring. | ||
#[[Additive Bias]] | #[[Additive Bias]] | ||
#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. | |||
=== Thought paradoxes === | === Thought paradoxes === | ||