Cognitive CogCheck

Explore. Question. Understand.

A field guide to the mind's shortcuts. Browse 38 cognitive biases grouped by how they shape thinking, run thought experiments that reveal them in action, and build a personal catalogue of insights.

38cognitive biases
5categories
28thought experiments
Belief & Confidence

Confirmation Bias

Favouring information that supports what we already believe.

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Bias spotlight

Mere Exposure Effect

Familiarity breeds liking.

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Thought Experiments

Put yourself in the situation.

Belief & ConfidenceConfirmation Bias
Thought Experiment

This experiment places you in a realistic decision. Your instinctive choice will reveal whether bias is at work.

Decision & ChoiceAnchoring
Thought Experiment

This experiment places you in a realistic decision. Your instinctive choice will reveal whether bias is at work.

Memory & AttentionAvailability Heuristic
Thought Experiment

This experiment places you in a realistic decision. Your instinctive choice will reveal whether bias is at work.

Belief & ConfidenceDunning-Kruger Effect
Thought Experiment

This experiment places you in a realistic decision. Your instinctive choice will reveal whether bias is at work.

Deep Dives

Understand each bias in full.

Explore the Bias Comparator

See how biases compare side by side — their definitions, examples, warning signs, and countermeasures. Pick any two and discover what sets them apart.