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The Ratchet Effect: How Our Minds Fall Prey to the Irrational

Introduction In the vast landscape of human decision-making, our minds are subject to various biases and cognitive traps that can lead us astray from rational thinking. One such mental model is the Ratchet Effect, a phenomenon rooted in human psychology that affects our day-to-day lives, personal decisions, business strategies, and even public policy-making. Understanding the […]