Why we cherry-pick information - Deepstash

Why we cherry-pick information

  • Intentional: people that use intentionally cherry picking in their arguments because doing so makes their arguments more persuasive.
  • Unintentional: driven by the flawed manner in which humans process information and make decisions.

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Life is like facebook. People will like your problems & comment, but no one will solve them because everyone`s busy updating theirs.

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