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The Ostrich Effect: Avoiding the Perils of Ignorance in Decision-Making

Introduction In the realm of decision-making, humans are often influenced by various cognitive biases that can lead to irrational choices. One such bias is the Ostrich Effect, which refers to the tendency to avoid or ignore information that may be unsettling or inconvenient. Just like an ostrich burying its head in the sand to escape […]