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Watch out for the halo effect from "summary" of The Art of Thinking Clearly by Rolf Dobelli
The halo effect is a cognitive bias that affects our judgment of people or things. When we perceive someone or something positively in one aspect, we tend to let that positive impression "spill over" to other unrelated areas. For example, if we think someone is physically attractive, we may automatically assume they are also intelligent and kind. This mental shortcut can lead us astray because it clouds our ability to make objective judgments. We may overlook flaws or negative qualities simply because we have formed a positive impression based on one aspect. This can have real consequences in our personal and professional lives, as we may make decisions based on incomplete or in...
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