Ever wonder why you make irrational decisions or misjudge situations without even realizing it? In this episode of Mind Theory, we explore how your brain plays tricks on you every day through cognitive biases—mental shortcuts that help us process information quickly but often lead to errors in judgment. We’ll break down biases like confirmation bias, the availability heuristic, and the Dunning-Kruger effect to reveal how these invisible forces shape your thoughts, decisions, and perceptions. Tune in to learn how your brain's "helpful" shortcuts can lead to some surprising pitfalls—and how you can avoid them.