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What is the End of History Illusion? February 5, 2025 | Aging, Bias, Decision Making, Future, Opportunity, Question a Day, Relationships Question a Day Why We Underestimate How Much We Will Change in the Future  The  End of History Illusion  is a cognitive bias that leads people to believe they’ve undergone significant personal change in the past but will experience little to no change in the future. In other words, you recognize how much you’ve evolved as a person over time but assume that who you are now is essentially the "final version" of yourself. However, psychological research shows this belief is far from reality. Coined by researchers Jordi Quoidbach, Daniel Gilbert, and Timothy Wilson in a 2013 study published in  Science , this illusion reveals a fundamental blind spot in how we perceive ourselves. The truth is, personal growth, shifts in preferences, and changes in personality continue throughout our lives, even if we fail to predict them. The Science Be...

  What types of AI Agents are there? December 19, 2024 | AI Agents, Artificial Intelligence, Business Model, Change, Decision Making, Innovation, Problem Solving, Question a Day Question a Day Types of AI Agents: A Complete Breakdown Artificial Intelligence (AI) agents are at the heart of modern AI systems. They perceive their environment, make decisions, and take actions to achieve specific objectives. From simple rule-based systems to advanced learning agents, AI agents play a crucial role in automating tasks, optimizing processes, and solving complex problems. In this guide, we’ll explore the  five main types of AI agents , their workings, real-world examples, and how they differ. What is an AI Agent? An AI agent is defined as: "An entity that perceives its environment through sensors, processes the input, and acts using actuators to achieve goals." Think of it as a system that can "see," "decide," and "act" — whether it’s a thermostat adjusti...