Alternative Hypotheses For Hindsight Bias

For protection from the hindsight bias, we can discipline ourselves to make explicit decisions based on actual, known facts, in a recorded process.

Having an explicit, written documentation can ensure that we and the external observers were objective in the decision, and ...

We can see clearly a causal relationship from a series of event in retrospect, even though during the time those events were happening it’s totally unpredictable.

For example, after each election we hear people rationalize whatever the result, even though it’s 50-50 before the election or c...

• Develop an awareness of the egocentric bias. It will help you to understand why people act in certain ways.
• Explore alternative viewpoints. Viewing a situation from another person's perspective can reduce the effects of the egocentric bias.