Every Single Cognitive Bias in One Infographic

Written by Timothy Bock.

The human brain is capable of incredible things, but it’s also extremely flawed at times.

Science has shown that we tend to make all sorts of mental mistakes, called “cognitive biases”, that can affect both our thinking and actions. These biases can lead to us extrapolating information from the wrong sources, seeking to confirm existing beliefs, or failing to remember events the way they actually happened!

To be sure, this is all part of being human – but such cognitive biases can also have a profound effect on our endeavors, investments, and life in general. For this reason, today’s infographic from DesignHacks.co is particularly handy. It shows and groups each of the 188 known confirmation biases in existence.

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The Trillion Dollar Club

Written by Timothy Bock.

Courtesy of: Visual Capitalist

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The Future of Artificial Intelligence, According to Pop Culture

Written by Timothy Bock.

Storytellers of all kinds have long been fascinated by the possibilities artificial intelligence offers humanity. Movies and books have given us a window into possible realities both good and bad resulting from the rise of the machines.

Today’s infographic from BBC Future provides an entertaining take on these scenarios, organized by potential likelihood.

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Visualizing the Massive $15.7 Trillion Impact of AI

Written by Timothy Bock.

For the people most immersed in the tech sector, it’s hard to think of a more controversial topic than the ultimate impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on society.

By eventually empowering machines with a level of superintelligence, there are many different possible outcomes ranging from Kurzweil’s technological singularity to the more dire predictions popularized by Elon Musk.

Despite this wide gap in potential outcomes, most technologists do agree on one thing: AI will have a profound impact on the society and the way we do business.

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CONSUMER CREDIT: 3,500 B.C. TO TODAY

Written by Timothy Bock.

Consumer credit is an integral part of modern life and might seem like a relatively new invention. However, historical evidence shows that it has actually been around for more than 5,000 years! This informative infographic takes us on a journey through the history of consumer credit from antiquity through to modern times.

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