"New research finds viewing a video of an ambiguous incident does not necessarily lead to more objective assessments of guilt and innocence."
Eliminating cognitive biases - applied cognitive psychology
fanfic on how to be more rational (originated in the Less Wrong) blog.
Application of study of cognitive biases to a field, software engineering. In the 22 years I worked with software engineers, I saw all of these. Many times.
Overview of reasoning and problem solving models - 2009
Text and videos - looks interesting
Full article, Mercier & Sperbier.
"Our hypothesis is that the function of reasoning is argumentative. It is to devise and evaluate arguments intended to persuade.
Reasoning so conceived is adaptive given the exceptional dependence of humans on communication and their vulnerability to misinformation.
What is the function of reason? Mercier argues that it evolved as a tool to win arguments, not to seek truth.
About a theory that reasoning was initially evolved for persuasion, not discovery. That it works best not for the individual, but for the functioning of the group (social function)," to convince others, and to be careful when others try to convince us."
System 1 isn't just about bias and cognitive error; it may also be a source of creativity and flexible thinking.
brain structure and activity and liberal/conservative leanings
Estimated decline in cognitive function over 10 years, with measurements repeated at 3+ year intervals. Found beginnings of cognitive decline on the measures starting around age 45.