Cognitive biases can really mess with how we see the truth. This leads to mistakes in how we think. Here are three main issues:

• Confirmation Bias: We often prefer information that matches what we already believe.
• Anchoring Effect: The first piece of information we get can strongly influence our choices.
• Availability Heuristic: What we’ve recently experienced can unfairly affect our opinions.

These biases make it hard for us to think clearly and evaluate facts fairly.

To fight against these biases, we can work on our critical thinking skills by:

1. Awareness: Notice when biases are at play.
2. Skepticism: Always question whether our assumptions are correct.
3. Diverse Perspectives: Talk to people with different opinions to challenge our way of thinking.