Biases
Do biases control more than we know?
4.5 (218)
73 mins
Explore how biases shape our perceptions and decisions, in this skoob. Discover how hidden prejudices - from selection bias to the halo effect - influence our thinking in ways we often fail to recognise.
Ep 1:
Do We Have Unconscious Biases?
Ep 2:
What Is the Halo Effect Bias?
Ep 3:
How Do Cognitive Biases Influence Decision-Making In Football?
Ep 4:
Do Social Biases Distort Decisions?
Ep 5:
Does Biasness Lead To Punishment Rather Than Treatment?
Ep 6:
Are Algorithms Also Biased?
Ep 7:
How Do Biases Affect Data Sampling?
Ep 8:
How Do Biases Shape Our Perception of Risk?
Ep 9:
Are Positive Self Deception Biases Essential For Mental Health?
Ep 10:
How To Reduce Biasness In Our Thoughts?
Ep 11:
Do Scientific Methods of Thinking Help Overcome Biases?
Ep 12:
How Are Emotional Reactions Shaped by Biases?
Discussions (12)
Zoe
Level 9 · 10 mo agoI just don't buy that everyone is secretly biased.
Gerald
Level 9 · 10 mo agoIt’s classic outcome bias. You see it in football or strategy games where a bad decision works out and you convince yourself you’re a tactical genius.
Theodosius
Level 3 · 10 mo agoThe grading example verifies the halo effect perfectly. Once you label a student as smart you subconsciously ignore their later mistakes. You have to separate the tasks to stop the bias.
