Mind Accepts Coherent Stories

Mind greatly prefers any Coherent story over uncertainty. It will choose a explanation it deems likely over saying "I don't know".

This is the reason for many biases and superstitions.

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Published on: Aug 11, 2021

Source: Thinking Fast and Slow

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