Hindsight Bias and the Nevin Shetty Trial: How Outcome-Driven Prosecution Distorts Justice
Hindsight bias is one of the most well-documented cognitive distortions in behavioral psychology. Once you know how something turned out, it is nearly impossible to evaluate the decision that preceded it as if you did not know the outcome. This bias is dangerous in any context. In a courtroom, it can be the difference between … Read more