Have you ever realized that an important decision was driven more by emotion than by logic?
Have you ever been absolutely certain that your memory was accurate, only to discover someone remembered the same event very differently?
Have you ever judged someone almost instantly and later realized your first impression was completely wrong?
Have you ever continued down a path simply because you had already invested too much to turn back?
If you answered "yes" to even one of these questions, you're not alone.
Core Mind explores the fascinating psychology behind these mental illusions. Drawing on scientific research and real-life examples, Dr. Sevilay Kilmen reveals why we think the way we do, how cognitive biases influence our everyday lives, and what we can do to recognize them before they shape our choices. Written for curious readers rather than psychologists, Core Mind transforms complex scientific concepts into engaging, practical insights you can apply immediately.
This book doesn't promise that you'll never make mistakes.
Instead, it invites you to pause before making important decisions, consider the possibility that your mind might be misleading you, and ask yourself one simple but powerful question:
"What if I'm wrong?"
Dr. Sevilay Kilmen is a Professor of Measurement and Evaluation, data scientist, and senior methodologist. After an academic career spanning more than eighteen years in Türkiye, she chose to leave her comfort zone and rebuild her professional journey in Canada. She currently contributes to public policy and decision-making through data analysis, evaluation, and large-scale research projects conducted across the public sector.
Drawing on years of experience in statistics, research methodology, human behavior, and decision-making, Dr. Kilmen combines scientific insight with her own story of transformation. Through her writing, she aims to make the invisible workings of the mind more visible. Her primary goal is to help readers question automatic patterns of thought, recognize cognitive biases, and make more informed and reflective decisions.
She currently lives in Alberta, Canada, with her husband, two children, and their dog. She continues to write, conduct research, and explore the complexities of the human mind.