Our Decision-Making Processes and How They Impact Us in Cyberspace

As humans, we are very good at processing information quickly and making decisions based on that information. But unfriendly individuals online may take advantage of these factors that make us human by encouraging us to make fast decisions, such as responding to urgent-sounding messages. This article explains the concepts of our intuitive (fast) and rational (slow) decision-making processes. It also discusses a common approach that unfriendly online individuals use in their attempts to hack or gain access to our smart phones or computers and capture our personal information. Finally, readers will learn how mindfulness can help them slow down and be present in the moment, which will help them to decide how best to respond, if at all, to the information they receive online.