The Psychology of BAD Decisions: Anchors, Bandwagons, and Blind Spots

Mindbenders: Brain Teasers, Philo+Psych - A podcast by Byte & Pieces

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What if the biggest obstacle to your success isn't the world around you, but the faulty wiring in your own brain? It's time to meet the invisible puppet masters pulling your strings.Welcome to your official user's manual for the human mind. In this episode, we're exposing the 12 most powerful cognitive biases—the mental shortcuts and thinking errors that secretly sabotage your decision-making every single day. We'll break down the sneaky ways that Confirmation Bias traps you in an echo chamber, how the Anchoring Bias lets the first piece of information control your thoughts, and why the Survivorship Bias is tricking you into following terrible advice.This isn't a boring psychology lecture; it's a rebellion against your own default programming. Through relatable, real-world examples, you'll learn to spot these glitches in your own logical thinking, from the Bandwagon Effect to the Availability Heuristic. Mastering this knowledge is the first step to upgrading your mental operating system, making smarter choices, and finally seeing the world as it is, not as your biased brain wants you to see it.Ready to stop being played by your own mind? Follow now and share this essential guide with anyone who's ready to think more clearly.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mindbenders-brain-teasers-philo-psych--6019641/support.You May also Like:🤖Nudgrr.com (🗣'nudger") - Your AI Sidekick for Getting Sh*t DoneNudgrr breaks down your biggest goals into tiny, doable steps — then nudges you to actually do them. 

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