At the heart of Meta's recent mass layoffs lies a tale of cognitive biases at play, wreaking havoc on the company's financial standing and employee morale. Mark Zuckerberg's ambitious bet on the ...

In Truth, Michael Shermer (the publisher of Skeptic magazine, podcaster, and author of more than a dozen books, including ...

Amanda Montell has come on Marketplace a few times about the cult of work. We talked about why culty workplaces, like Neiman Marcus in the ‘80s, are so effective. We’ve also talked about the downsides ...

What percentage of projects in your workplace miss the deadline or go over budget? How often do you see hiring decisions and employee performance and promotion assessments influenced by factors not ...

These “mind traps” shape how we see the world, make decisions, and interact with others. The good news? Recognizing them is ...

Drawing incorrect conclusions, based on ill-conceived heuristics, can lead to bad decision making. This is cognitive bias. Researchers have identified an enormous range of cognitive biases that can ...

Cognitive biases impact how both patients and non-patients think about MS, says columnist Ben Hofmeister, who calls education the best remedy.

Managing money may seem like it’s purely a numerical endeavor. But look under the hood of personal finance and investing, and you'll discover something far more profound at work: human psychology. Our ...

Gambler’s fallacy is a common cognitive bias that affects decision-making, especially in areas like gambling, investing, and trading. In this article, we’ll strive to break things down by giving you a ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Are you a trader looking to improve your trading skills and increase your profits? Did you know that cognitive biases can have a ...