Cognitive Biases
2 articles
Experiences
Why Psychological Elements of Transformative Experiences Matter
Imagine making a life-altering decision, like moving across the world or embarking on a new career path, believing you understand the emotional journey ahead.
Elise Marrow·September 14, 2026
Experiences
Why We Remember the Peaks and the Ends—And Why That's Not the Whole Story
The Peak-End Rule posits that our memories of experiences are disproportionately shaped by their emotional peak and final moments, often neglecting duration. However, this heuristic has limitations, and a narrative memory model offers a more nuanced understanding of how we recall complex events.
Elise Marrow·March 31, 2026