#shorts The illusion of control is the tendency to believe we can influence something over which we have absolutely no sway. At a casino, someone throws the dice hard when they need a high number,
and as gingerly as possible if they are hoping for a low number. A football fan sends out good vibrations, or positive energy, to help his team win. Crossing the street in Los Angeles is a tricky business but luckily at the press of a button we can stop traffic. Or can we? The button's real purpose is to make us believe we have an influence on the traffic lights, and thus we're better able to endure the wait for the signal to change with more patience. In open-plan offices, clever technicians create the illusion of control, by installing fake temperature dials.The same goes for "door-open" and "door close" buttons in elevators. Many are not even connected to the electrical panel. Do you have everything under control? Probably less than you think. Do not think you command your way through life like a Roman Emperor. Rather, you are the football fan sending out good vibrations. Therefore, focus on the few things of importance that you can really influence. Illusion of control. The Art of Thinking Clearly by Rolf Dobelli

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