David Robson

The more we expose ourselves to alternative viewpoints and diverse perspectives, the more resilient our thinking becomes.

Many of us are uncomfortable with uncertainty, and we are more likely to fall into the trap when we try to suppress doubt.

We are evolutionarily programmed to accept evidence that supports our beliefs and to reject information that contradicts them.

Our brains are driven by two different thinking systems: one is intuitive and automatic, while the other is reflective and effortful.

When we're stressed, our higher cognitive functions, such as our working memory and planning abilities, tend to be compromised.

Intelligence is no guarantee of a rational decision-making, because we are all prone to a cascade of cognitive errors that undermine our logic.