Negativity Bias: Why Bad News Sticks and Good News Fades
Have you ever noticed how one harsh comment can ruin your whole day—while a dozen compliments barely register? Or how bad news seems to linger in...
April 3, 2025
Tagged: decision making
Enlightenment Now: What Does Enlightenment Really Mean?
In Enlightenment Now: The Case for Reason, Science, Humanism, and Progress, author and cognitive psychologist Steven Pinker redefines what it means to be enlightened—not in a...
April 2, 2025
How To Be a Critical Thinker and Why It Appears Like Magic
People often see critical thinkers as possessing an almost supernatural ability to predict outcomes, navigate complex situations, and understand human behavior with uncanny accuracy. While it...
March 8, 2025
Cognitive Biases and Their Impact on Technical Decision-Making
Cognitive biases are mental shortcuts or patterns that lead to deviations from rational judgment. Often influence these decisions, sometimes leading to suboptimal outcomes. Understanding cognitive biases...
September 16, 2024
Overcoming Analysis Paralysis in Software Development
Imagine you’re standing at a crossroads with countless paths in front of you. Every direction seems promising, but each is filled with uncertainty. You weigh the...
September 13, 2024
Pareto Principle (80/20 Rule) in Software Engineering
Developers, teams, and organizations aim to maximize efficiency in software engineering. The Pareto Principle, commonly known as the 80/20 Rule, guides this optimization. It suggests that...
September 8, 2024
Critical Thinking in Debugging Complex Software Issues
In software development, debugging is an essential skill that goes beyond just fixing errors in the code. It’s an intricate process that requires a deep understanding...
September 6, 2024
A Plan for Success as a Newly Hired Head of Software Engineering
Stepping into a head or lead position in software engineering comes with a responsibility to set the strategic direction, ensure project success, and manage a talented...
September 4, 2024
First Principles Thinking: A Powerful Approach to Problem Solving
First Principles Thinking is a problem-solving approach that breaks complex issues down to their most fundamental truths or basic building blocks. Instead of relying on assumptions...
September 4, 2024
The SCRAMBLE Framework: A New Approach to Problem Solving
The SCRAMBLE framework is a structured approach designed to tackle complex problems by breaking them down into manageable steps, rethinking traditional methods, and fostering innovation. Inspired...
September 4, 2024