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Cognitive Biases

20 Pathways • 186 Skills

Cognitive biases are like little mental shortcuts your brain takes, often leading you to make decisions based on gut feelings rather than facts. They're important to understand because they can trip you up, especially in complex professional environments where clear thinking is key. By getting to know these pesky biases, you can outsmart them, making better choices and avoiding common thinking traps that could throw a wrench in your work or personal life.

Agent Detection

"Spies in the Bushes?"

Automation Bias

"Trust, but Verify Tech."

Gender Bias

"Unlearn, Relearn: Beyond Bias"

Sexual Overperception Bias

"Misreading Flirty Signals"

Sexual Underperception Bias

"Signals Lost in Translation"

Stereotyping

"Stereotypes: Unpacking Invisible Suitcases"