It’s not necessarily deluded to feel in control when you’re not | Psyche Ideas
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The Illusion Of Control
Many people, who are otherwise perfectly healthy can create patterns and have an illusion that they are somehow in control of the external events that no one could influence.
The belief is so strong that it can affect their behaviour and make them do superstitious actions that make no sense.
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Optimistic Belief Patterns
Scientists studying the illusion of control phenomenon in many of us state that the exaggerated belief patterns are actually a useful tool for success, as the overconfidence of our actions influencing the outside environment can act as a catalyst.
Being in control does wonders to our self-esteem and the sense of power creates a chain reaction that helps us even if it is just a delusion.
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The Puzzle Of Human Perception
- Psychophysics is an experimental branch of psychology that investigates the limits of human perception.
- Humans are hardwired to be delusional about their actions and are extremely sensitive to how the world responds to whatever they do.
- The key takeaway of this puzzle is that even though our beliefs may be false, they create a rational inference that may be needed in an uncertain world.
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