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Reflections on the limits of human cognition

Original: "We are a conscious observer trying to make sense of everything. But our cognition is limited and skewed, the process ri

A reflective piece is drawing attention online arguing that humans are conscious observers trying to make sense of everything, yet our cognition is limited and skewed. It points out that the thinking process is riddled with blind spots and biases, systematic errors formed through evolution, which cares only about survival and reproduction rather than truth. Readers are sharing and liking the observation, engaging with the idea that our understanding of reality is inherently imperfect and shaped by evolutionary pressures rather than accuracy.

Why now: The thought-provoking argument about evolutionary biases in human thinking resonates with readers interested in psychology and philosophy.

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• "We are a conscious observer trying to make sense of everything. But our cognition is limited and skewed, the process riddled with blind spots and biases – systematic errors in thinking formed out of the process of evolution, which always cares about survival and the ability to… · bradleybravard · 13

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