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The Bias Detector

Spot cognitive biases in your own thinking. Make better decisions.

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Confirmation Bias (Seeing What You Want)

Actively seek information that contradicts your belief

Ask: What evidence would change my mind?

Follow people who disagree with you (politely)

Steel man the opposing view (argue their best case)

Anchoring Bias (First Number Sticks)

Ignore first price you see when negotiating

Research market rates before making offers

Make your own estimate before hearing others

Availability Bias (Recent = Important)

Check actual statistics, not just memorable stories

Ask: Is this common or just dramatic?

Wait 24 hours before reacting to news

Sunk Cost Fallacy (Already Invested)

Quit bad movies, books, projects (time won't come back)

Ask: Would I start this today knowing what I know?

Ignore money/time already spent in decisions

Other Common Biases

Dunning-Kruger: Assume you know less than you think

Hindsight: Don't say 'I knew it' after fact

Bandwagon: Question popular opinions

Halo effect: Judge people on multiple traits, not one

Keep bias journal: Track when you fall for these

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