TALI SHAROT: the optimism bias
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The Dual Nature of Optimism Bias
This chapter examines optimism bias and its effects on personal well-being amid societal challenges like climate change and political instability. It discusses the benefits of a hopeful outlook balanced against the risks of overconfidence and underestimating dangers, with insights drawn from both human and animal behavior. The conversation highlights the adaptive nature of optimism, illustrating its advantages in safe environments versus its drawbacks in high-risk situations.
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