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Cognitive Bias Index

What it is

A tool for identifying and overcoming biases that distort human judgment and decision-making.
Includes bias descriptions, explanations of contributing mechanisms, and suggested countermeasures.
Covers examples including actor-observer bias, ambiguity effect, anchoring effect, and anecdotal fallacy.

Useful for

Examining situational and personal factors before judging behavior.
Comparing uncertain options using information and expected-value thinking.
Reducing reliance on initial numbers when making estimates or decisions.

Notes to know

The stored description provides detailed guidance for some listed biases.
Suggested strategies focus on reflection, context gathering, and considering alternative explanations.

A considered shelf by Shahadat Shemul·@HiShahadat