Bias and design play a significant role in how information is presented, especially in surveys. Survey bias can manifest in the way questions are written or presented. A specific kind of bias, called acquiescence bias, occurs when only one side of an issue is presented, leading respondents to typically agree

Humans heuristically interpret the world, often guessing and estimating based on limited data. This tendency, coupled with a general lack of understanding of mathematical probabilities, leads to errors in judgment. One notable example is the Linda Problem, stemming from research by psychologists Amos Tversky and Daniel Kahneman in 1983. The

Ever wonder how politicians manipulate data to sell their narrative? After the tragic school shooting at The Covenant School in Nashville, Tennessee, in March 2023, the gun control debate reignited fiercely. Amidst the mourning, some were quick to amplify fresh data, claiming guns were the number-one killer of children in

Ever wonder how our attention affects our decision-making? The renowned awareness test by Daniel Simons and Christopher Chabris asked participants to count basketball passes, but over half missed a person in a gorilla suit walking right through the scene. I missed it, too. When you rewatch, the gorilla is impossible

In a world overflowing with options, making decisions has become an overwhelming task. This phenomenon is neatly encapsulated in Hick’s Law, which states that the time it takes to make a decision increases with the number of choices available. The Internet and mobile devices have amplified this effect, giving us

Our memories and perceptions are not merely personal experiences; they are intricately shaped by a myriad of influences, including culture, emotions, and social pressure. Culture, in particular, provides a set of attitudes, values, beliefs, and social norms that deeply influence how we interpret and respond to events. This influence can