If there’s one thing we can all depend on, it’s the rational, logical human mind.

Hahahahaha.

Just kidding.

If you’re familiar with research on how the brain works, you know that the human mind, despite its magnificent capabilities, is far from a perfect, computer-like machine. In fact, it’s riddled with biases that can pull us away from reality rather than bringing us closer to it.

For example:

All of us are prone to the negativity bias, which makes situations seem more dangerous or difficult ...