by Aseem Gupta | Feb 28, 2023 | Psychology
Aesop’s fable of the fox and the grapes illustrates a universal aspect of human behavior: the resolution of cognitive dissonance. In the story, after failing to reach the grapes, the fox convinces himself that the fruit is never worth the effort. This narrative...
by Aseem Gupta | Feb 27, 2023 | Psychology
In our previous discussion on association bias, we explored how our minds perceive connections where none truly exist. Now, we turn our attention to a particularly challenging aspect of this bias: the phenomenon known as beginner’s luck. Whether in gambling,...
by Aseem Gupta | Feb 26, 2023 | Psychology
Every human mind is a network of connections. This capacity to link experiences, thoughts, and actions together has been crucial to our survival, helping us navigate the world. But while this ability is undeniably powerful, it can also create biases that distort...
by Aseem Gupta | Feb 25, 2023 | Psychology
Traveling from Jaipur to New Delhi, I found myself stuck in a long, slow-moving traffic jam. “Why is it always me?” I muttered under my breath. Meanwhile, across the highway, cars zipped past effortlessly, their drivers seemingly immune to the delays I was...
by Aseem Gupta | Feb 24, 2023 | Psychology
Imagine receiving a phone call one day informing you that you’ve won the lottery—$10 million! How would you feel? Elated? Ecstatic? On top of the world? But how long would that joy last? Now, consider another scenario: a call informing you of the sudden passing...
