Human Reasoning & Decision Making - Human rationality is paradoxical, as faculties meant to guide us can lead us astray [2] - Emotions often guide decisions, even when we think we are rational [5] - Fear can distort risk perception, underplaying opportunities and overestimating risks [6] - Social and cultural norms heavily influence our thinking, leading to conformity [6][7] - Cultural background can reinforce unexamined or dangerous beliefs [8] Critical Thinking & Objectivity - Critical thinking is essential for analyzing information and producing objective results [9] - Critical thinking requires awareness of biases and seeking evidence that questions our ideas [10] - Controlling rationality and being more objective can lead to unexpected achievements [10] - Recognizing our irrationality allows us to approach the world more objectively [11]