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by hsn915 1773 days ago
They are only a problem if you trying to use your cognitive power to prove mathematical theorems or discover natural physical laws. Which are not things that our brains are designed for.

In all other situations, they are working as expected.

e.g. risk avoidance is very important because one single mistake in risk assessment (underestimating a real threat) can wipe you out.