Why you think you know how things workThe simple test that reveals your blind spots.

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Brain Perception Illusions

Uncover a common cognitive shortcut that makes you feel knowledgeable, even when you're not. This is the Illusion of Explanatory Depth: the belief that you understand complex systems in far greater detail than you actually do. Our brains mistake familiarity with an object for a deep understanding of its mechanics. This cognitive bias leads to overconfidence in our opinions on everything from simple household items to complex topics like the economy.