Our brains can trick us into making choices that seem logical, but don’t stand up to close inspection. These mental traps are called “cognitive biases.” Cognitive biases can seriously hurt your bottom ...
Bandwagon bias is a cognitive bias that is a hallmark of groupthink. When you believe something simply because it is a popular belief, then you are subjugating your thinking to bandwagon bias.
As we inch closer to the 2024 election, here are a few cognitive biases and consequences I’m keeping in mind. 1. Confirmation bias, which solidifies our existing beliefs. If someone were to ask ...