These courses build on the foundations introduced in our misinformation videos and take a closer look at how we think. They explore cognitive biases, which are the mental shortcuts our brains use when making decisions or interpreting situations. These shortcuts help us move through the world quickly, but they do not always lead us to the fullest or most accurate understanding.

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Imagine walking down a familiar path. You move with confidence because you know the way, and you do not examine every turn or stone. Your mind works in a similar way. It draws on past experiences and impressions, often without stopping to check whether they still apply or whether something important has changed.

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This can be helpful when we need to act quickly, but it can also lead to mistakes in judgement. We might assume a task will be easy because it resembles something we have done before, even if its challenges are different. We might give more weight to information that feels familiar or comfortable and overlook what does not, not because it is wrong, but because it requires more effort to consider.

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Understanding these patterns does not make us immune to them, but it gives us the tools to notice when our thinking may be incomplete. It helps us pause, reflect, and look more carefully at what is in front of us.

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These courses are designed to support that process. They offer clear explanations and practical examples that help people recognise how their perceptions can be shaped, and sometimes distorted, by mental shortcuts. In a world crowded with misleading information, these skills are essential. They strengthen our ability to navigate complex topics, including areas where truth is often challenged, such as Holocaust denial and other forms of misinformation.

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By learning how our minds work, we become better equipped to see the world with clarity, empathy, and understanding.