Dopamine prediction error

Dopamine prediction error Imagine I tell you, “We’re going to a restaurant, and it’s going to be the best place you’ve ever eaten at.” Now, I’ve set you up for a letdown. Even if it is the best restaurant, it won’t feel as great as it could have if I had just said nothing. When […]

The hours during which we make the best and the worst decisions

The hours during which we make the best and the worst decisions The worst decisions are generally made in the late afternoon or evening, typically between 2 PM and 6 PM. This is when decision fatigue sets in due to the mental load from earlier tasks. Your willpower and focus decline, leading to poorer judgment. […]