The surprising psychology behind self-deception and how it helps us survive You tell yourself you’re “fine” when you’re clearly not. That one more scroll is “work research.” That you’re better than average—at everything. That breakup you swear you’re over (but still secretly check their stories). That belief that your toxic boss just “has a lot…
confirmation bias
Part 2: The Hidden Forces Controlling Your Decisions
SERIES 1: “The Human Code: Why We Are the Way We Are” We like to believe we are rational beings, making decisions based on logic, facts, and personal choice. But what if many of your decisions aren’t truly yours? Every day, hidden cognitive biases shape how you think, act, and respond to the world. They…