Reflecting on past decisions can reveal cognitive biases from "summary" of Your Brain Is Playing Tricks on You by Albert Moukheiber
When we look back on past decisions we have made, we may uncover certain patterns or tendencies that influenced our choices. These patterns are known as cognitive biases, and they can impact how we perceive information, make judgments, and ultimately make decisions. One common cognitive bias is known as the confirmation bias. This bias occurs when we seek out information that confirms our preexisting beliefs or opinions, while ignoring or discounting information that contradicts them. Reflecting on past decisions can help us recognize instances where we may have fallen victim to this bias, leading us to make decisions that were not based on a full evaluation of all available information. Another cognitive bias that reflecting on past decisions can...
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