Overthinking can cloud our judgment from "summary" of Blink by Malcolm Gladwell
When faced with a decision, our initial reaction is often to gather as much information as possible. We believe that the more we know, the better equipped we will be to make a sound judgment. However, the reality is that an excess of information can actually hinder our ability to make a good decision. This phenomenon is known as "analysis paralysis", where the more we think about something, the more confused we become.
In his book 'Blink', Malcolm Gladwell illustrates how overthinking can cloud our judgment by examining the concept of thin-slicing. Thin-slicing is the ability to make quick decisions based on limited information. Gladwell argues that our unconscious mind is often better at processing complex situations than our conscious mind. When we rely too heavi...
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