2 + 2 = 10. How? | Rishik Chakraborty | TEDxMcfarren Boulevard Youth

Intuition vs Logic in Decision Making - Intuition is fast and instinctual, while logic is slow, repeatable, and requires conscious reasoning [7][8] - Intuition can be easily misled but is frequently more right than wrong, especially when homogenized across a crowd [24] - Over-reliance on single data points or emotional instincts can lead to flawed conclusions, as seen in social media trends [26][27] Cognitive Biases and Paradoxes - The speaker presents paradoxes to challenge the audience's intuition and highlight the importance of logical thinking [9][10] - The weighted average paradox demonstrates how intuition can fail when not considering the weight of different data points [13][14] - The Monty Hall problem illustrates how additional information changes probabilities, often defying intuitive understanding [16][19] - Anchoring bias can significantly skew estimations, as demonstrated by the driving time example [25] Data Interpretation and Critical Thinking - Context is crucial for understanding information; assumptions can lead to incorrect conclusions [33][34] - It is important to question the source and presentation of information to avoid being misled by cherry-picked data or overgeneralizations [30] - When evaluating information, consider what is being shown, what is being left out, and who benefits from the presentation [35] - Understanding the underlying system or base (e g, base 4 vs base 10) is essential for accurate interpretation [32]