This cognitive bias is the reason people get misjudged, defamed and gaslighted

If you lack data, keep quiet. Here’s why.

It’s like forming an opinion about a restaurant from one unsavory meal or questioning a medical treatment’s effectiveness due to a smattering of adverse outcomes. This phenomenon, known as “small sample bias” or the “law of small numbers,” can significantly distort our judgments and decision-making processes. It’s a deceptive detour that frequently misleads us.

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