Not as rational as we think: The science of cognitive biases
Sat 14 Nov · 11:00
Reading Biscuit Factory
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The workshop 'Not as rational as we think: The science of cognitive biases' will take place at the Biscuit Factory in Reading on 14 November 2026. It will explore the concept of cognitive biases and how they affect decision-making. Tickets are priced at £16.96.
Our brains are extraordinary: fast, intuitive and endlessly creative, but they also come with quirks, shortcuts and predictable bugs. These “cognitive biases” shape everything from the food we order to the technologies we build, often without us noticing. In this talk, we’ll explore some of the most surprising and entertaining biases that influence our everyday decisions and what they reveal about how humans actually think.
This isn’t a list of flaws. It’s a tour of the elegant, messy, deeply human heuristics that help us navigate a complex world. By understanding these patterns, we can design better tools, make smarter decisions and be kinder to ourselves and others when things don’t go to plan.
Expect demos, relatable examples and practical takeaways you can use the moment you leave the room.
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Not as rational as we think: The science of cognitive biases takes place on Saturday, 14 November 2026 at 11:00.
Not as rational as we think: The science of cognitive biases is held at Reading Biscuit Factory in Reading (1a Broad Street, Reading, RG1 3EA).
Tickets for Not as rational as we think: The science of cognitive biases are priced at £16.96. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.
The forecast for Not as rational as we think: The science of cognitive biases is Clear · 4°C.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Reading Biscuit Factory can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
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The workshop 'Not as rational as we think: The science of cognitive biases' will take place at the Biscuit Factory in Reading on 14 November 2026. It will explore the concept of cognitive biases and how they affect decision-making. Tickets are priced at £16.96.
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Our brains are extraordinary: fast, intuitive and endlessly creative, but they also come with quirks, shortcuts and predictable bugs. These “cognitive biases” shape everything from the food we order to the technologies we build, often without us noticing. In this talk, we’ll explore some of the most surprising and entertaining biases that influence our everyday decisions and what they reveal about how humans actually think.
This isn’t a list of flaws. It’s a tour of the elegant, messy, deeply human heuristics that help us navigate a complex world. By understanding these patterns, we can design better tools, make smarter decisions and be kinder to ourselves and others when things don’t go to plan.
Expect demos, relatable examples and practical takeaways you can use the moment you leave the room.
Description supplied by the event organiser.
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WhereReading Biscuit Factory
1a Broad Street, Reading, RG1 3EA
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Not as rational as we think: The science of cognitive biases takes place on Saturday, 14 November 2026 at 11:00.
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Not as rational as we think: The science of cognitive biases is held at Reading Biscuit Factory in Reading (1a Broad Street, Reading, RG1 3EA).
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Tickets for Not as rational as we think: The science of cognitive biases are priced at £16.96. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.
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