Probability Neglect
We are apprehensive about an airplane crash more than food poisoning, even though the probability of...
Worldview Shaped by Media
Most of us believe that the risk of terrorist attacks is larger than, say, motor accidents,...
Our One-Way Mirror
Too often, we set a wrong expectation for ourselves: We must be promoted to that rank...
Long Lost Relationship
Anthropologists suggested we can only maintain about 150 social relationships at a time. That's quite a...
The Visible Get Crowned
When a problem is prevented, we don't see its values because there is no problem to...
It All Adds Up
We have been witnessing many unforeseen changes in life. We wondered why our children suddenly became...
Status Quo Wins Often
We prefer our default option than venturing out to the unknown, even if it gives us...
The Curse of Seeking Novelty
When a certain new gadget hits the market, we have a strong urge to be the...
False Connections
Our brain is a master of connecting an effect to a cause. If you roll dice...
Casting the Net Wide
Make that call, and you may get the client. Try setting up that business, and it...