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You think you’re in control. You weigh pros and cons, mull over options, and make choices you’re sure are rational. But what if your brain is quietly betraying you? 

What if the very machinery of your mind—those lightning-fast instincts and gut feelings—is steering you wrong, and you don’t even notice? Welcome to the unsettling world of cognitive biases, where your brain’s shortcuts can lead you into traps you never saw coming. 

This isn’t just academic fluff; it’s the invisible scaffolding of every decision you make, from picking a job to trusting a news headline. And the stakes? They’re higher than you think.

Thinking Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman

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