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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
