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The Optimism Bias

A Tour of the Irrationally Positive Brain
in: Biology
Summary:

The book explores the human tendency to overestimate the likelihood of positive outcomes and underappreciate the probability of negative events, a cognitive phenomenon known as the optimism bias. It delves into the neurological basis of this bias, its evolutionary advantages, and its impact on our decisions, health, and well-being.

Key points:

1. Optimism Bias: People tend to think they'll have more good things happen to them and fewer bad things compared to others.

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