Introduction Clustering Illusions refer to the cognitive biases that lead us to perceive patterns or clusters in random or unrelated data. Anchored in human psychology, this mental model significantly influences decision-making processes in our day-to-day lives. Understanding the concept of Clustering Illusions is crucial as it sheds light on the fallacies we may fall victim […]
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Introduction In the vast landscape of human cognition, certain mental models shape the way we perceive and interpret the world around us. One such intriguing phenomenon is known as Apophenia, a cognitive bias deeply rooted in our psychology. Apophenia refers to our tendency to perceive patterns, connections, and meaningful information in random or ambiguous data, […]
Introduction In the vast landscape of human cognition, the Baader-Meinhof phenomenon, also known as the frequency illusion, is a fascinating mental model that influences our decision-making processes. This phenomenon refers to the experience of suddenly noticing a concept, object, or event shortly after becoming aware of it for the first time. It seems to appear […]