The Illusion of Control

We think understand complex phenomena with far greater precision and depth than we rally do. We are are subject to an illusion.

Believing we know more than we actually do can lead us to prejudice without us even knowing.

It states that most external events are out of our control and the only thing we can control is our own thoughts and actions.

• If something is inside our control, we can take the necessary action and create the change we desire.
• If it is outside our control, then we can be in...

Many people, who are otherwise perfectly healthy can create patterns and have an illusion that they are somehow in control of the external events that no one could influence.

The belief is so strong that it can affect their behaviour and make them do superstitious actions that make no sen...