Big Changes break our Perception – blame our Words
As the world changes, we are a little blind to process those changes. We talk about changes to understand them. 2 problems – Hypocognition and …
Smart Consumers Overcome the Framing Effect!
2 options are marketed to you. Choose between Hand Sanitizer A OR Hand Sanitizer B. Did you Choose Sanitizer B? You are not alone. Most …
Ultimate Critical Thinking Test & foundations of critical thinking
Yes, critical thinking is hard to define and a constant victim of debate. Educators and experts have attempted to define it in separate contexts. I’ll …
3 questions reveal your thinking skills [Cognitive Reflection Test]
Do you think you can think critically? What does your intuition say? Take this test to see how well you perform on one of the …
Logic needs meaning, but there’s a catch (proof from apes)
I explore how humans need context and meaning for logical thinking. Without context, we aren’t able to use even the simplest of logical thoughts. And …
5 Philosophical Razors can help us Explain the Unknown
Philosophical razors are general problem-solving and decision-making strategies that help us find and choose explanations when there is limited information. Why did Ethan ignore Rajesh’s …
Why We Justify Big Events With Big Causes: Balancing causes with effects is an error
When something big happens, did something big cause it? Did the cause of a pandemic have to be a big event? Was a typo in …
Creative Cognition: The Construal Level Theory & Psychological Distance (w/ deliberate creative thinking strategies)
Our brain is conducive to creative thinking and problem-solving – Literally, and figuratively, making mental connections. The brain is readily equipped with the necessary conditions …
The Einstellung Effect: Why Experts Lack Creativity And Problem Solving Skills
Speaking anecdotally, have you ever had an interaction with a professional who has a vast amount of experience but ultimately failed to offer a smart …
How to be smarter: 50+ actionable tips to have a sharp mind and increase intelligence
These are 50 actionable activities YOU can do to become smarter, keep your mind young and active, and gain experience-based intelligence. Have you ever wondered …
4 thinking flaws you should avoid to become more objective and rational
I see 4 fundamental flaws in how people think. This is where you begin to start thinking critically about the world. Flaw 1 – A …
How to improve your critical thinking skills and change your thinking patterns
People often want to learn how to expand their thinking abilities or change their thinking patterns. In fact, lots of people want to think better …
Natural variation and decision making
Imagine you are in your 9th grade. You scored 80%, everyone expected you to. The teacher praises you. Your friend scored 40% and the teacher …
4 cognitive biases you should be aware of
These cognitive biases could be spoiling your decisions with incorrect perceptions. Understanding cognitive biases and overcoming them lies at the heart of negotiations, risk-taking, investments, …
8 powerful ways to overcome thinking errors and cognitive biases
There are cognitive biases and thinking errors. Our brains have evolved to have tendencies that, sometimes, and unfortunately, lead to errors. Our perception is compromised, our …
The Heart vs. The Mind (scientific explanation) – A false dichotomy by the mind.
What do you mean when you say your heart says one thing and your mind says another thing? Is it as simple as the heart …