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How Motivated Reasoning and Filter Bubbles Affect People's Perception of Reality
31:40 - 48:24 (16:43)
The phenomena of motivated reasoning and filter bubbles can greatly affect how people perceive reality through values, fears, and even algorithms from social media. This can lead to a distorted view of reality, affecting decision-making and relationships.
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The limit of personal sovereignty and civic duty needs to be carefully considered by everyone, especially those in power.
31:40 - 35:17 (03:36)
Summary
The limit of personal sovereignty and civic duty needs to be carefully considered by everyone, especially those in power.
ChapterHow Motivated Reasoning and Filter Bubbles Affect People's Perception of Reality
Episode#348 - Daniel Schmachtenberger - Building Better Sensemaking
PodcastModern Wisdom
Fear can affect people's ability to make sense of important issues such as the pandemic and vaccine distribution, leading to projection of negative thoughts.
35:17 - 42:31 (07:14)
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Fear can affect people's ability to make sense of important issues such as the pandemic and vaccine distribution, leading to projection of negative thoughts. Having friends with different beliefs can help in sense making by providing diverse perspectives.
ChapterHow Motivated Reasoning and Filter Bubbles Affect People's Perception of Reality
Episode#348 - Daniel Schmachtenberger - Building Better Sensemaking
PodcastModern Wisdom
The filter bubble phenomenon in social media can be highly destructive as algorithms are optimizing time on site by showing users only what they want to see.
42:32 - 48:24 (05:51)
Summary
The filter bubble phenomenon in social media can be highly destructive as algorithms are optimizing time on site by showing users only what they want to see. The solution is to intentionally curate a balanced distribution of likes and follows and intentionally follow groups and public intellectuals that represent opposite sides of every topic to confuse the algorithm.