Chapter
The Subjectivity of Perception
13:32 - 26:11 (12:38)
The way individuals perceive information can be influenced by various factors such as political beliefs and strong emotions, leading to differing interpretations even when presented with the same information. This concept has been demonstrated through various studies including one where people were asked to count the number of rule violations in a football game and perceived a different game depending on which team they supported.
Clips
Tom Stafford explains how the increase in contact with people who have different views or access to more information, means we will have to learn how to navigate it to avoid anxiety and ensure a healthy informational environment.
13:32 - 16:46 (03:13)
Summary
Tom Stafford explains how the increase in contact with people who have different views or access to more information, means we will have to learn how to navigate it to avoid anxiety and ensure a healthy informational environment.
ChapterThe Subjectivity of Perception
Episode#493 - David McRaney - Where Do Our Beliefs Come From?
PodcastModern Wisdom
As information gatekeepers collapse, anxiety levels rise and democracy seems to be at risk.
16:46 - 22:45 (05:58)
Summary
As information gatekeepers collapse, anxiety levels rise and democracy seems to be at risk. We've become aware of information voids and have had to recalibrate our approach to finding the truth and accepting rumors as a form of information exchange.
ChapterThe Subjectivity of Perception
Episode#493 - David McRaney - Where Do Our Beliefs Come From?
PodcastModern Wisdom
The way we perceive things influences our interpretation of reality, as seen in studies where people saw different versions of the same video footage based on their pre-existing beliefs and biases.
22:45 - 26:11 (03:26)
Summary
The way we perceive things influences our interpretation of reality, as seen in studies where people saw different versions of the same video footage based on their pre-existing beliefs and biases.