Brain tricks can lead to irrational behavior from "summary" of Your Brain Is Playing Tricks on You by Albert Moukheiber
The human brain is a complex and powerful organ that can sometimes play tricks on us, leading to irrational behavior. These tricks are a result of cognitive biases, which are systematic patterns of deviation from norm or rationality in judgment. These biases often manifest in our decision-making processes, causing us to make choices that may not always be in our best interest.
One common cognitive bias is the confirmation bias, where we seek out information that confirms our preexisting beliefs and ignore evidence that contradicts them. This can lead us to make decisions based on incomplete or inaccurate information, ultimately resulting in irrational behavior.
Another cognitive bias is the availability heuristic, which is the tendency to overestimate the importance of information that is readil...
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