Though the concept of illusory superiority arguably dates back to Confucius and Socrates, it may come as a shock that its discussion in the form of the Dunning-Kruger Effect is almost 20 years old; ...

Cognitive biases can pop up when your brain uses existing knowledge to make decisions quickly. In some cases, cognitive bias may lead you to make a snap judgment before thinking things through.

Sports talent scouts' decisions are influenced by various common cognitive biases that can affect their work and undermine team success, a paper published in the International Review of Sport and ...

Romantic relationships can be incredibly enriching and satisfying experiences, yet they often involve intricate dynamics and hurdles to overcome. A critical barrier many couples encounter in ...

The brain is wired for shortcuts and speed, not always for accuracy. It’s not a flaw; it’s just nature’s way of helping us survive. However, the errors in our thinking, also known as cognitive biases, ...

Rachel Fairbank is a freelance science writer based in Texas. When she is not writing, she can be found spending time with her family, or at her local boxing gym. There are all sorts of cognitive ...

Bias doesn't always show up as obvious hostility. Certain phrases may sound harmless on the surface, but they subtly ...

As investors, we like to think that every decision to buy, sell, or hold is deeply rooted in logic and discipline. Unfortunately, that's not always the case. Investors are inherently vulnerable to ...

To succeed as a startup founder you need to make as many correct decisions as possible in the context of the available information and resources. Consequently, being aware of some of the common ...

In this special guest feature, Michaël Pilaeten, learning and development manager for CTG‘s European operations, explores why data bias exists, and the impact it creates. Then, he identifies major ...