LEARNING
A LITTLE KNOWLEDGE IS A DANGEROUS THING
DUNNING-KRUGER EFFECT
Unskilled and unaware of it: how difficulties in recognizing one's own incompetence lead to inflated self-assessments.
YOU DON'T KNOW WHAT YOU DON'T KNOW
LEARNING FROM OTHER PEOPLES MISTAKES IS A LOT LESS PAINFUL THAN LEARNING FROM YOUR OWN
PLAN CONTINUATION BIAS
It's human nature to continue with our "original" plan, regardless of virtually all incoming information that suggests that we should abandon it or change the course of our decisions.
Torrey Canyon was one of the biggest and best ships in the world – nevertheless its captain and crew needlessly steered it towards a deadly reef known as The Seven Stones.
This risky maneuver seems like utter madness, but the thinking behind it is something we are all prone to do when we fixate on a goal and a plan to get us there.
DON'T BE A VICTIM
SOCIAL ENGINEERING ATTACKS
Social engineering attacks typically use predictable cycles; although the types of attacks may change, the lifecycle often stays the same.
Public information is exploited to establish a relationship with the target. Once they’ve built a rapport, they’ll extract information, access, or money and quickly exit.