Why are hawks so influential? The answer may lie deep in the human
mind. People have dozens of decision-making biases, and almost all favour
conflict rather than concession. A look at why the tough guys win more than
they should.
Explain the difference between the
hawks and doves.
How does psychology prove that humans
prefer hawks to doves?
VISION PROBLEMS
What is the fundamental attribution
error? Provide an example of where this has proven prevalent.
CARELESSLY
OPTIMISTIC
How did optimistic bias and illusion
of control lead to the Iraq War?
What makes rational devaluation a
road block in negotiating with adversaries?
DOUBLE OR
NOTHING
Why is option A
relatively more popular than option B?
In Vietnam and now in Iraq, what were
and are U.S. policy makers torn between?
What will understanding our natural
biases help to ensure?