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The Cognitive Miser: Managing Mental Overload and Decision Traps

This transcript explains that mental exhaustion is a biological state called high cognitive load, which forces the brain to abandon rational logic in favor of energy-saving shortcuts. To conserve fuel, the brain deactivates its deliberate System 2 processing and switches to an error-prone autopilot mode known as System 1. This transition triggers dangerous cognitive traps, such as relying on prejudiced stereotypes, falling for misinformation, and avoiding complex decisions. However, individuals can protect their critical thinking by using external tools like diagrams or lists to offload information. Ultimately, the source argues that clear reasoning is not a fixed talent but a fragile state that must be actively managed by reducing mental strain.