#cognitive bias
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Neuroscientist Explains Why Our Brain Tricks Us
Neuroscientist Albert Moukheiber reveals how our brain often tricks us into thinking we're right.
Psychologies · 1m
Neuroscientist Explains Why Our Brain Distorts Reality
Neuroscientist Albert Moukheiber reveals how our brain distorts reality through incomplete sensory data and selective perception.
Psychologies · 1m
Why We Feel Judged Before Knowing Someone
Why we feel judged before knowing someone, explained by science.
Psychologies · 1m
The nested parentheses trap that tricks fast thinkers
A deceptively simple math problem tests whether you can slow down and follow the correct order of operations.
Psychologies · 1m
The math trap that catches everyone
A deceptively simple calculation tests whether you can resist rushing and follow the correct order of operations.
Psychologies · 2m
Why "they had it coming" says more about you
Two well documented biases sit behind the reflex to say someone deserved their bad luck.
Psychologies · 1m