Cognitive biases are predictable, systematic errors in how humans process information. They are not random mistakes — they are consistent distortions that appear reliably across people and situations.
There are over 180 documented cognitive biases. Some of the most impactful include: - Confirmation bias: seeking information that confirms existing beliefs - Availability heuristic: overweighting memorable or recent events - Anchoring: over-relying on the first piece of information encountered - Dunning-Kruger effect: low-competence individuals overestimate their ability
Biases arise because the brain uses cognitive shortcuts (heuristics) to process information quickly. These shortcuts are often useful but break down in complex, high-stakes situations. Awareness of your specific bias profile — which MindFrame helps you map — is the first step to counteracting them.