Reflecting on our thought processes can improve decisionmaking from "summary" of The Invisible Gorilla by Christopher Chabris,Daniel Simons
When we make decisions, we often rely on our intuition and gut feelings. We believe that we are making rational choices based on careful consideration of the available information. However, research has shown that our thought processes can be influenced by a variety of biases and cognitive errors. These biases can lead us to make decisions that are not in our best interest. By reflecting on our thought processes, we can become more aware of these biases and errors. We can learn to recognize when we are making decisions based on faulty reasoning or incomplete information. This awareness can help us to slow down and think more carefully before making important decisions. One way to reflect on our thought processes is to consider the factors that are influencing our decisions. Are we basing our choices on relevant information, or are we being swayed by emotions or external pressures? Taking the time to identify these influences can help us to make more reasoned and rational decisions. Another way to improve decision-making is to seek feedback from others. By discussing our thought processes with trusted friends or colleagues, we can gain valuable insights and perspectives that we may not have considered on our own. This external feedback can help us to challenge our assumptions and biases, leading to more informed decision-making. In addition to seeking feedback from others, we can also engage in self-reflection. This involves taking the time to consider our own beliefs, values, and goals, and how they may be influencing our decisions. By being honest with ourselves about our motivations and biases, we can make more conscious and deliberate choices.- Reflecting on our thought processes can help us to improve decision-making by increasing our awareness of biases and errors, seeking feedback from others, and engaging in self-reflection. By taking the time to consider the factors that are influencing our decisions and challenging our assumptions, we can make more reasoned and rational choices that are in line with our goals and values.
