Our brains are programmed to expect history to repeat…

Our brains are programmed to expect history to repeat itself. And while that may have worked well when hunting for prey or gathering berries, that cognitive style can lead us to make predictable errors when making investing decisions.

— from The Mind in the Cockpit · Humble Investor: How to Find a Winning Edge in a Surprising World by Daniel Rasmussen

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