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The Moment the Threads of Time Unravel──Misalignment of Chronology and Memory (January 2026) People tend to strongly link events that occurred close together in time, even when they are not actually related. Memory is not a fixed record; it is reconstructed each time we recall it, depending on context and psychological state. This leads us to infer causal relationships based solely on chronological order. This occurs due to System 1, the intuitive, rapid decision-making system, employing an energy-efficient thought process when attempting to instantly understand complex worlds. For example, experiencing a memorable event immediately prior can cause it to become an anchor point for unrelated judgments, or lead to the anchoring effect where judgments are drawn toward presented numbers. Such misconnections occur independently of our will, distorting judgments and sometimes even reinforcing certainties. However, understanding that memories and judgments are fluid, and conscio
usly taking a step back to think, can curb the runaway nature of intuition. Grasping this phenomenon provides crucial insight for building resilience against cognitive biases and understanding the structure of one's own thinking.