cognitive bias

Psychology 101 (Part 1) - Your Mind: The Most Complex Thing in the Universe

Here’s something that’ll blow your mind: according to astronomer Owen Gingerich, while outer space is mind-bogglingly vast, the human brain is actually the most complex physical object we know of in the entire cosmos. Think about that for a second. Forget black holes and distant galaxies—the most intricate thing we’ve discovered is sitting right between your ears.

Confirmation Bias: The Bug in Our Thinking That's Actually a Feature

We love information that confirms what we already believe and avoid or dismiss information that challenges it. This is confirmation bias, and it’s one of the most robust findings in psychology. But here’s the twist: it might not be a mistake.