Beliefs and Biases
How do biases shape our judgments?
4.1 (24)
41 mins
Through a multifaceted exploration, this skoob shows the profound impact of initial impressions and biases on our judgments and decision-making processes. Explore the interplay between our mind's intuitive System 1 and analytical System 2, shedding light on how we form beliefs, process threats, and interpret information.
Ep 1:
Why Doom Sells Better Than Hope
From Cold War doomsday headlines to Japan's postwar miracle, we uncover why pessimism always sounds smarter—and explore the evolutionary wiring that makes our brains hunt for threats faster than we can think.
Ep 2:
The Hidden Bias in What We Share
Our language is stacked with negative words and our attention locks onto danger—so why, when given a choice, do people actually prefer sharing good news over bad?
Discussions (12)
Clinton
Level 4 · 9 mo agoWSJ publishing that breakup map was embarrassing.
Alfred
Level 6 · 9 mo agoPanarin's forecast is the ultimate example of recency bias during a crash. The market actually bottomed in March 2009 and started a historic bull run. Betting on a US collapse is always a losing proposition.
Antoine
Level 5 · 9 mo agoHe sounds like a toxic ex stirring the pot. 🙄
