Summary:
This chapter discussed the filter we put on the view of things to make it look better on or for us. This is done subconsciously and not intentionally. The mind naturally is biased in things we observe. Knowing outcomes of events also affect our biased way of remembering events. Other things such as stereotypes and/or conflict of interest also affect our skewed view of events.
Chapter 5
Summary:
This chapter discusses multitasking and how it could lead to errors. This chapter makes the claim that the mind cannot divide itself to fully do more than one task. It claims we are able to jump back and forth from one task to another but never really fully devote our minds to two things at once.
Discussion:
I agree with chapter 4 in that people like to paint a pretty picture of their life around them. I have heard the notion of depressive realism that states that people with slight or moderate depression have a better and more accurate perception of reality. They are less likely to be affected by positive illusions or bias. I am not to sure on what to think about chapter 5. I think I can multi-task but there is no way of knowing if i really am, or just juggling two things back and forth.
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