Cognitive Biases vs UN Maps

Your brain takes shortcuts. Most of the time they help; sometimes they quietly steer you wrong. Cognitive Bias is a pocket guide to those shortcuts: the anchoring, sunk costs, halo effects and other mental traps that shape what we decide, believe and remember. Each bias comes with: • A hand-drawn illustration • An "oversimplified summary" in one plain sentence • A short explanation of what the bias is • A link to the full Wikipedia article if you want to go deeper WHAT YOU CAN DO • Browse the whole collection as a grid of illustrated cards • Check out the featured biases at the top of the home screen • Filter by Decision-making, Social bias or Memory errors • Star the biases you want to remember and view them under Favourites • Read in light or dark mode No account, no ads, no tracking. Your favourites stay on your device. Text is adapted from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License. Illustrations by nonsense_corner.

The UN Maps application, designed exclusively for the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA), is a comprehensive, map-centric tool that enhances operational efficiency and safety across the mission. This innovative application provides an array of features tailored to meet the unique demands of UNISFA's field operations, ensuring personnel have immediate access to critical operational data, whether in the field or at headquarters. Key Features and Capabilities: Versatile Connectivity: The application is engineered to support both online and offline functionalities. This ensures that users can access vital information and utilize the app's features without needing a constant internet connection, making it highly reliable in remote or connectivity-challenged areas. Advanced Search and Navigation: Users can effortlessly search for specific points of interest within the mission area. The app includes a sophisticated routing service, which prioritizes the mission's primary supply and patrol routes. This focus on safety-critical routes enhances the security of personnel by guiding them through the most secure paths available. Diverse Map Types with Authoritative Data: The UN Maps Mobile application offers a selection of UN base maps, including topographic, satellite, hybrid, and dark maps. Each map type is enriched with authoritative information and clearly defined boundaries, ensuring users can access accurate and up-to-date geographical data. Integrated Operational Picture: UN Maps Mobile integrates information from various sources as a central platform for mission operational awareness. This convergence of data under a single platform facilitates a unified operational picture and significantly improves situational awareness within the mission. By bringing together diverse data streams, the app helps in the strategic planning and execution of mission objectives. Mission-Specific Customization: Recognizing the unique challenges faced by UNISFA, the application is customized to address the mission's specific operational needs. This tailored approach ensures that the tool is functional and highly relevant to the mission's objectives, enhancing its utility and effectiveness.