The ‘if they’re doing it, it must be ok’ trap

April 2023

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Just because someone else is doing the route, doesn’t mean it is safe or wise to do it. Photo: Zhe Min Shao
The role heuristics play in our decision-making can lead to dangerous situations in the outdoors. Heuristics play a critical role in our lives every day, providing mental shortcuts that help our brains make decisions faster and more efficiently. Most of the time this is a good thing, but in a harsh and unforgiving environment, making decisions through […]

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