We are defined by the decisions we make from the moment we wake up to when we fall asleep. Regardless of how mundane or unimportant these emotions and decisions may seem, you must learn how to remove ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Bryce Hoffman writes about leadership, strategy, and decision making. Among the many threats to decision making, few are as ...

This video offers a concise overview of numerous cognitive biases that influence human thinking and decision-making. By ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Robert Pearl covers the people, tech and business of healthcare. Day one of the healthcare strategy course I teach in the ...

In a large group of independent decision-makers, those who reach a decision most quickly also tend to be those with the strongest initial biases. The finding comes from a mathematical model of ...

Promoting awareness of unconscious bias enhances decision-making, fairness, and collaboration, reduces conflict, and fosters a respectful, inclusive work environment. The Fast Company Executive Board ...

Studies show that AI systems used to make important decisions such as approval of loan and mortgage applications can perpetuate historical bias and discrimination if not carefully constructed and ...

Human biases—whether cognitive, emotional, or psychological—often result in suboptimal investment decisions. Cognitive biases ...

Anchoring is another pervasive cognitive bias in legal settings. This occurs when the initial piece of evidence someone ...

Some individuals rely heavily on visual and sound cues when making decisions, and this sensitivity can lead to persistent maladaptive choices.