Chapter
Overcoming Confirmation Bias
20:07 - 26:42 (06:35)
Confirmation bias is a tendency to search for and interpret information in a way that confirms our preexisting beliefs. Overcoming it involves considering opposing views and seeking out new perspectives.
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The confirmation bias is our tendency to seek and trust information that confirms our beliefs, leading us to become more confident in them.
20:07 - 23:20 (03:13)
Summary
The confirmation bias is our tendency to seek and trust information that confirms our beliefs, leading us to become more confident in them. In addition, individuals tend to process positive information about their own future much more than negative information.
ChapterOvercoming Confirmation Bias
EpisodeE211: No.1 Neuroscientist: How To Increase Your Salary By $33,000 With One Small Change! - Doctor Tali Sharot
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
The instinct to demand that we are right and others are wrong when faced with disagreement causes people to shut down and ignore what we say.
23:20 - 24:20 (01:00)
Summary
The instinct to demand that we are right and others are wrong when faced with disagreement causes people to shut down and ignore what we say. Finding common ground can open up a more meaningful conversation that can be productive in bringing in change.
ChapterOvercoming Confirmation Bias
EpisodeE211: No.1 Neuroscientist: How To Increase Your Salary By $33,000 With One Small Change! - Doctor Tali Sharot
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
When trying to persuade someone, finding common ground is crucial.
24:20 - 26:42 (02:22)
Summary
When trying to persuade someone, finding common ground is crucial. By focusing on what you agree upon, you increase your chances of success, as demonstrated by a study on parents' willingness to vaccinate their children.