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Uncover Your Brain Blunders! - Discover Everyday Illusions, Fallacies & Improve Your Thinking

12 min • 14 februari 2025

Brain Blunders: Uncover Everyday Illusions and Fallacies, Defeat Your Flawed Thinking Habits, And Think Smarter (Or Just Less Stupidly) By Peter Hollins


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https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07SJ98KTW


In this video, we dive deep into the fascinating world of "Brain Blunders" by renowned author and thinker Peter Hollins. Join us as we explore the various misadventures our human brains often find themselves in, leading to everyday illusions, fallacies, and flawed thinking habits.


Throughout the episode, we'll be covering key points from this chapter of this insightful book:


1. Misadventures of the Human Brain: Understand how your brain can deceive you and lead you astray.

2. The Power of Perception: Learn about visual illusions that trick our minds every day.

3. False Logic Everywhere: Discover the common fallacies that permeate our thinking and decision-making processes.

4. Confirmation Bias: Uncover why we tend to seek out information that confirms our preexisting beliefs, often at the expense of truth and objectivity.


By the end of this video, you'll have a newfound appreciation for your brain's capabilities and limitations. You'll also be equipped with practical strategies to identify and overcome your own flawed thinking habits, ultimately improving your overall cognitive function and decision-making abilities.


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