Availability Heuristic: The Power of Easily Accessible Information - Deepstash

Availability Heuristic: The Power of Easily Accessible Information

We tend to rely on readily available information when making judgments or decisions, sometimes overlooking relevant but less accessible data.

  1. Can you recall a time when you relied on easily accessible information without considering other perspectives?
  2. How can you cultivate a habit of seeking out diverse information sources to make more informed decisions?

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asimhusanovic

As an engineer with an official degree in software engineering, I am primarily interested in science and technology. I enjoy reading literature of many genres, and I especially like those from human behavior, sociology, history, and, should I say, science

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