Our brains are wired to take shortcuts from "summary" of Why We Make Mistakes by Joseph T. Hallinan
Our brains are wired to take shortcuts. This is not a flaw in our mental machinery but rather a feature that has evolved over time to help us navigate the complexities of the world around us. When faced with a decision or task, our brains look for the quickest and most efficient way to reach a conclusion or solution.
One of the ways our brains take shortcuts is through the use of heuristics, or mental rules of thumb. These heuristics are like mental shortcuts that help us make quick decisions based on limited information. While heuristics can be helpful in many situations, they can also lead to errors in judgment when the information we are using is incomplete or misleading.
Another way our brains take shortcuts i...
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