Illusory Correlation: When Our Brains Play Tricks on Us

Have you ever noticed a pattern where others might not? Perhaps you believe that every time you wear your lucky socks, your favorite team wins. Or maybe you’re convinced that back pain is always worse during a full moon. These are examples of illusory correlation, a cognitive bias that tricks us into seeing connections where […]

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