MAGICAL OVERTHINKING: Why Modern Life Is Making Us More Irrational
The Next Big Idea
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Proportionality Bias and Manifestation
Proportionality bias leads people to seek logical explanations for events like the death of Princess Diana, suggesting that the royal family was involved. This bias is linked to ideas of manifestation, where individuals believe they can influence outcomes through mindset. While mindset can affect outcomes, it is exploited by some 'manifestation gurus' who take advantage of people's innate biases and fears to profit from selling courses and books promising to change their lives.
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