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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