Cognition Catalog // Illusory Superiority

Peek Behind the Curtain of your Subconscious

This comprehensive series explores the world of cognitive biases in technology and product design. Inspired by the Cognitive Bias Codex from Design Hacks, this series transcends a simple catalog of biases, turning them into valuable insights for UX designers, product managers, engineers, and the entire team.

Illusory superiority is a cognitive bias where we overestimate our qualities and abilities relative to others. Essentially, people tend to believe that they are better than the average person at various tasks or skills, which statistically isn't possible.

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