Availability Heuristic

22/11/2024 15 min

Listen "Availability Heuristic"

Episode Synopsis

We discuss 4 texts all exploring the availability heuristic, a cognitive bias that describes our tendency to make decisions based on readily available information, even if that information is not representative of the larger picture. Each paper provides examples of this phenomenon across various fields, from personal decisions to professional settings. The papers highlight the advantages and disadvantages of using the availability heuristic and provide strategies to mitigate its impact.The Entire Behavioural Science Reading List on Amazon

More episodes of the podcast Behavioural Science Explained