This article discusses cognitive biases, particularly errors of association, which are mental shortcuts that skew our perception and decision-making processes. It highlights specific biases like association bias, beginner's luck, and contagion bias, demonstrating our tendency to see correlations and patterns where none exist. The article also touches on the fundamental attribution error, where we overemphasize character traits in others while excusing our own behaviors due to situational factors. The author organizes these biases into themes, emphasizing the complex interplay of cognitive distortions that affect our thinking.
We tend to read too much into chance correlations (association bias) and see patterns even where there are none, leading to misconceptions and errors in judgment.
Cognitive biases are mental shortcuts that streamline decision-making at the expense of accuracy, often reinforcing our self-image or worldview, e.g., through fundamental attribution error.
In explaining behavior, we inflate the role of character traits over situational factors, showcasing how our perceptions of ourselves and others can differ drastically.
After studying cognitive biases, I found that they can be grouped into eight major themes, with errors of association highlighting notable misjudgments in reasoning.
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