This list is precisely how we get things done - by building trusting relationships, ignoring data most likely to be distracting, and focusing on stuff that can hurt us.
Re:List of cognitive biases
by OneSeventeen on Wednesday September 24, 2008 @11:29AM
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And, by contrast, this is why computers are so slow at some decisions: no biases or heuristics, no input prioritization, etc.
Re:List of cognitive biases
by nazgulnarsil on Tuesday September 23, 2008 @11:49PM
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yeah, to be fair it is rather amazing what humanity has accomplished with a brain meant for running from cats on the savanna. but the vast majority of modern comforts is due to a small group of entrepreneurs.
Yeah, I guess I'm a glass half full kinda guy.