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Nir And Far: Business, Behaviour and the Brain
Hindsight Bias: Why You Make Terrible Life Choices - -Nir And Far
Feb 26, 2024
24:44
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Explore the distortion of hindsight bias and its impact on decision-making. Learn how the human brain evolved for pattern recognition, leading to cognitive biases. Discover strategies to overcome hindsight bias and make better decisions. Dive into the influence of this bias on legal proceedings, emphasizing the importance of clear records.
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- Hindsight bias distorts our understanding of past events by creating false confidence in predicting future outcomes.
- Hindsight bias poses challenges in various areas such as business, law, medicine, politics, and history, clouding judgment and hindering genuine learning.
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Hindsight Bias: The Illusion of Predictability
Hindsight bias, the tendency to believe we knew the outcome all along, distorts our understanding of past events. This bias arises as our brains simplify explanations post-event. It influences our decision-making by creating false confidence in predicting future outcomes.
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