the illusory correlation: a common mental error that leads to misguided thinking /

Published at 2016-01-27 18:30:00

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We all use foolish logic to help us rationalize a confusing world. grasp full moons, for example. For centuries people have been blaming full moons for inexplicable behaviors that coincided with them. But it’s an illusory correlation—we idiot ourselves into believing something based on what stands out most in our memories.
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