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The Human Supercomputer, Bias, Suboptimalities and Outcomes

The human brain is a powerful computer that’s capable of incredible things, but it’s also full of bugs and extremely prone to error. These errors, also called “cognitive biases” are mental mistakes that can affect both our thinking and actions. What is Cognitive Bias? A cognitive bias is an error in cognition that arises in a person’s line of reasoning …

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Mental Models – The Comprehensive Guide

Mental Models: how to avoid “smoov.bra.in2023” reasoning errors and suboptimal outcomes.  The human brain is a fascinating machine. It’s a complex system comprised of billions of interactions which shape our thoughts, feelings, dreams, memories, and ultimately make us who we are. Powering the human earth-suit, the brain is (quite arguably) the most advanced piece of hardware/software ever made. But the …