The Ostrich Effect

The Ostrich Effect

Why do we ignore problems even when we see them coming?

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Explore the ostrich effect and how avoidance behavior shapes decision-making and risk perception Discover the psychological reasons behind why we bury our heads in the sand, and learn ways to confront challenges effectively

Ep 1:

Heads in the Sand

A billionaire's collapse and a paralyzed grad student reveal how denial, wishful thinking, and fear of regret drive us to blind ourselves to danger.

Ep 2:

When Silence Sinks Portfolios

From a canceled cleaning product to Wall Street's willful optimism, discover how invisible risks and how often we check our finances secretly shape our courage.

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Discussions (11)

Willie

Level 5 · 8 mo ago

Björgólfsson calling his group a cult on opium is a convenient excuse. He admitted he knew the financials were broken but refused to exit. He lost his billions because he preferred comforting lies.

Owen

Level 2 · 8 mo ago

That Duke study on CFOs is totally real, the correlation was actually near zero just like she said. Shows that even the guys running the money have no idea where the market is going lol

Spencer

Level 2 · 8 mo ago

This explains why I never check the scoreboard when my K/D is trash. If I can't see the stats, I can still pretend I'm carrying the team.

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