CognitionOctober 15, 2021
People Who Jump to Conclusions Show Other Kinds of Thinking Errors
Belief in conspiracy theories and overconfidence are two tendencies linked to hasty thinking
Stories by David Dunning
David Dunning is a social psychologist and a professor of psychology at the University of Michigan. His research focuses on the psychology of human misbelief, particularly false beliefs people hold about themselves.
OpinionJune 8, 2020
Which Experts Should You Listen to during the Pandemic?
It should be a no-brainer: your best bet is to follow those who have actual expertise
OpinionAugust 9, 2018
Unknown Unknowns: The Problem of Hypocognition
We wander about the unknown terrains of life, complacent about what we know and oblivious to what we miss
Mind & BrainDecember 1, 2005
Picture Imperfect
Like a flawed painting, our self-image suffers from poor perspective: we consistently overestimate our skills and overlook our flaws