A cognitive bias is a mental shortcut or heuristic intended to spare us time, effort, or discomfort—often while reinforcing our self-image or worldview—but at the cost of accuracy and reliability. For ...

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Most people engage, especially when we are idle, in the seemingly harmless reverie of daydreaming. Letting your mind escape from the humdrum of your daily existence to a more pleasant set of ...

During a meeting with President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen several weeks ago in Scotland, Donald Trump struggled to understand questions from reporters, relying on his aides to ...

Donald Trump signed a congressional bill at the White House several weeks ago. During his gaggle with the press, Trump showed signs of cognitive decline by struggling to understand a reporter's ...