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10 Cognitive Traps That Shape Your Choices

  1. 0:00You retroactively invent reasons to prefer your choice
  2. 0:24Your ability to make sound decisions erodes throughout the day
  3. 0:52If it sounds familiar, you assume it is true
  4. 1:18You are more likely to lie for a small reward
  5. 1:47You defend your beliefs after seeing contrary data
  6. 2:15You find it impossible to ignore what you already know
  7. 2:39You perceive members of other groups as all identical
  8. 3:07You notice things more frequently after learning about them
  9. 3:30Your brain ignores facts that contradict your beliefs
  10. 3:59You hold onto opinions even after being disproven