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When understanding cognitive biases undermines all pattern recognition

I know we evolved to see patterns that aren't there but now I second-guess every meaningful connection I feel.

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Learning about evolutionary psychology can create paralyzing doubt about the validity of any intuitive or emotional responses.

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