To make decisions quickly and economically, our brains rely on cognitive shortcuts known as heuristics. Heuristics allow us to make judgments quickly and often accurately, but they can also lead to fuzzy thinking and poor decisions.
To minimize the potential negative impact of heuristics on your decisions,Β become more aware of them.Β
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