Loserthink

Loserthink, as described by Scott Adams, refers to the phenomenon where an otherwise intelligent individual exhibits flawed judgment, characterized by unproductive reasoning. It is important to note that loserthink differs from stupidity, as the latter is attributed to genetic factors, while the former primarily stems from a lack of effective techniques.

This tendency often arises due to our limited exposure to the diverse thinking patterns employed in various decision-making professions such as scientists, engineers, business leaders, lawyers, economists, philosophers, and more.