Misleading heuristics can lead to errors in judgment from "summary" of Thinking Fast and Slow by Book Summary
The human mind often relies on mental shortcuts, or heuristics, to make decisions quickly and efficiently. These heuristics can be useful in many situations, allowing us to make fast judgments with limited information. However, these shortcuts can also lead to errors in judgment when they are based on misleading information or faulty assumptions.
One common heuristic that can lead to errors is the availability heuristic, which involves making judgments based on how easily examples come to mind. When we are exposed to vivid or memorable examples of something, we may overestimate its likelihood or importance. For example, if we see a news story about a rare but dramatic event, such as a plane crash, we may start to believe that such events are more common than they actuall...
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