FOMO, the scarcity bias, and why we want we can’t have @ThinkingPowers
FOMO, the scarcity bias, and why we want we can’t have  @ThinkingPowers
Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Have you ever wanted something more just because you couldn't have it? This short video uses a silly story about a sold-out item to expose how the scarcity bias can fuel FOMO. Our decisions are often hijacked by biases and emotional impulses. The antidote is awareness and critical thinking.

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Keywords: FOMO, critical thinking, cognitive bias, scarcity bias, metacognition, emotions, everyday critical thinking, psychology, buy

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