Podcasts about Cognitive bias

Send us Fan MailMore information does not produce better decisions. This episode of Thinking 2 Think makes the case that data overload -- not data scarcity -- is the real leadership crisis of 2026. Executive Director and author M.A. Aponte draws on his experience in charter school leadership, Wall Street, and law enforcement to break down exactly how cognitive bias corrupts data interpretation and what the most effective leaders do differently when the signals are unclear. What You Will Learn:•         The critical difference between signal vs. noise in organizational data•         Why confirmation bias, availability bias, anchoring bias, and overconfidence are the four most dangerous cognitive biases in leadership decision making•         What Bayesian thinking actually means for leaders -- without the statistics•         How to apply the Three-Gate Signal Filter before drawing any conclusion from ambiguous data•         A real case study of an organization that confused noise for signal -- and built a strategic plan around the wrong conclusion Q&A: What This Episode AnswersQ: What is the difference between signal and noise in leadership data?A: Signal is data that meaningfully changes a decision. Noise is everything else. The same data point can be signal through one lens and noise through another -- depending entirely on the decision you are trying to make. Most leaders skip defining the decision first. That is how they end up treating noise like signal. Q: How do cognitive biases affect leadership decisions?A: Four biases are most damaging: Confirmation bias leads you to favor data that confirms what you already believe. Availability bias overweights recent, vivid events over slow-building trends. Anchoring bias locks you to the first number you see. Overconfidence bias makes leaders express ninety percent certainty on sixty-five percent evidence. Each of these is documented, measurable, and correctable -- but only if you know which one is running. Q: What is Bayesian thinking for leaders?A: Bayesian thinking means your confidence in any conclusion should be proportional to the quality and quantity of your evidence -- and should update continuously as new evidence arrives. In practice, it means defining in advance what would cause you to change your mind. That single discipline protects against confirmation bias after the fact. The Three-Gate Signal Filter (from this episode):•         Gate One: What specific decision does this data inform?•         Gate Two: What is the base rate -- what would I expect without any intervention?•         Gate Three: What evidence would cause me to revise this conclusion? Resources and Related Episodes:•         Subscribe to The Logical Mind newsletter at maaponte.substack.com•         Thinking 2 Think podcast: pod.link/1531984919•         Companion Substack post: The Three-Gate Signal Filter ExplainedSupport the showJoin My Substack for more content: maaponte.substack.comConsulting/Advisory Services: MAAponte.comProfessional LinkedIn Page: www.linkedin.com/in/maaponteFinancial Budget/Wealth Management app (FREE): https://centsora.com/CHECK OUT OUR NEW CRITICAL THINKING GAME APP! Currently in BETA: Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.base692af669b00f0dc8d8ad6653.appWeb: https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.base692af669b00f0dc8d8ad6653.app*Coming soon to Apple Store

The thing everyone agrees is the right way to work has quietly produced some of the worst corporate ethics violations in modern history.Product Manager Brian Orlando and Enterprise Business Agility Leader Om Patel discuss and debate how outcome-based goals can and often do go catastrophically wrong - from Facebook to Wells Fargo - and introduce a stakeholder outcome mapping tool you can use immediately.Listen or watch to understand:How outcome-based OKRs quietly enable the worst ethics failuresThe invisible gorilla experiment which illustrates how goals function as mental blindersThe headlines test for stress-testing your goalsA stakeholder outcome mapping exercise to surface hidden tradeoffsWhy the system doesn't need evil people - just good people with bad incentivesThis podcast is for anyone who is looking to understand how the efforts of well-meaning and "not-evil" people can and often does go off the rails. It may also be tangentially useful to leaders who are tired of pretending outcome goals are automatically ethical... but you first must WANT to change....and if you do like this one, get ready for a Part 2 next where we'll discuss WHY the damage from outcome-based goals is often invisible until it's too late, why organizations systematically destroy whistleblowers, and what Deming figured out decades ago that the tech industry still ignores!#ProductEthics #OKRs #ProductManagementState of Product 2026 by Atlassian, Careless People by Sarah Wynn-Williams, Facebook's Ethical Failures Are Not a Bug They Are a Feature by Betty (2021), Invisible Gorilla Experiment, Locke and Latham Goal Setting Theory, DemingLINKSYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@arguingagileSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/362QvYORmtZRKAeTAE57v3Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/agile-podcast/id1568557596INTRO MUSICToronto Is My BeatBy Whitewolf (Source: https://ccmixter.org/files/whitewolf225/60181)CC BY 4.0 DEED (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/deed.en)

Israel/Hezbollah; British Empire/Iran; Globalists/Muslim Brotherhood, DJT/the world: Global Eradication of Evil us upon us.Available on your favorite platform including: https://open.spotify.com/show/424fFZqsoUC7qdgNhgmbl2SHOW NOTES – Partial, view complete Show Notes Here. CONNECT WITH TODAY'S GUEST: NoneLINKS FROM SHOW CONTENT:12 Types of Cognitive Bias that Influence Your Thinking: https://www.verywellmind.com/cognitive-biases-distort-thinking-2794763The Benny Johnson Show 5/29/2026: https://rumble.com/v7ajyza-iran.htmlMike Steger's Video: https://www.prometheanaction.com/promethean-overviews-no-one-Links on various June 1st 2026 posts: https://americanfaith.com/israel-seizes-900-year-old-castle-from-hezbollah/ and https://www.theepochtimes.com/world/iran-halts-talks-with-us-over-israeli-escalation-in-lebanon-6041356 and https://wng.org/sift/israel-orders-attacks-on-lebanons-capital-1780320312 and https://www.theepochtimes.com/world/iran-halts-talks-with-us-over-israeli-escalation-in-lebanon-6041356Julie Green 3/25/2026 Prophecy: https://rumble.com/v77ljp2-live-with-julie.htmlSUPPORT:STORE: Learn about Pam's books and products from her web store. Select from a variety of enlightening books, CD/DVD's, conference collectibles and more. Get something for yourself and something to share. Use the promo code TRUTH at check out and get 20% off up to two items. https://pamelachristianministries.com/store

In this episode of Fraudology, host Karisse Hendrick welcomes back Marc Evans, a veteran Las Vegas detective and the founder of Fraud Hero. Marc provides an on-the-ground debrief of the rapidly shifting fraud landscape, sharing front-line insights into how criminal organizations are pivoting their tactics as traditional cash-out methods vanish.The conversation explores the dramatic downfall of major crypto ATM networks, highlighted by the recent bankruptcy of Bitcoin Depot, the country's largest operator. Marc details how local regulations and strict transaction caps have inadvertently decimated the crypto ATM business model , proving just how much of their revenue was quietly subsidized by elder abuse and organized crime. We look at what happens when 9,000 machines go offline overnight and how scammers are reacting to losing one of their favorite liquidation tools.We also explore the "hot topics" dominating the fraud landscape today:The AI Social Engineering Force Multiplier: How threat actors are combining generative AI with classic psychological manipulation to automate hyper-realistic phishing, clone voices, and scale scams to unprecedented levels.The Cognitive Bias of Automation: Why our increasing reliance on LLMs to summarize emails and messages is actively dulling human critical thinking, causing professionals and consumers alike to miss glaring red flags.The "Scam Formula" Framework: A breakdown of the universal four-part mechanics—the Hook, the Story, the Urgency, and the Payment —and how the simple mantra of "Pause, Think, Verify" can disrupt a fraudster's spell.Additionally, Marc dives into the terrifying rise of digital extortion targeting a new demographic: teenagers under 17. We break down the latest FBI IC3 data showing how AI-driven sextortion schemes are uniquely impacting youth across the country , highlighting why fraud education must urgently expand beyond senior citizens to protect the next generation.

Host(s): Dr. Susan Buttross, Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, and Abram NanneyTopic: Cognitive bias serves as an essential, adaptive mental shortcut that allows fast, efficient, and, in some cases, protective thinking and can be beneficial because it aides us in making decisions quickly. But cognitive bias can also take the form of harmful preconceptions that serve to hurt individuals or relationships. Join us to better understand what cognitive bias is and how this great mental shortcut that we all use can damage relationships if we're not careful.You can join the conversation by sending an email to: family@mpbonline.org. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us Fan MailLIVE at the International Association of Arson Investigators ITC 2026, hosts Scott Kuhlman and Chasity Owens sit down with fire investigator Nicole Brewer for one of the podcast's most insightful conversations yet. Nicole shares her journey from firefighter to fire investigator, her transition from public to private sector investigations, and how advanced education through Eastern Kentucky University and Oklahoma State University shaped her approach to forensic fire analysis. The discussion dives deep into scientific methodology, courtroom testimony, cognitive bias in fire investigations, and practical strategies investigators can use to strengthen their origin and cause determinations.The episode also explores the growing role of cognitive bias awareness in forensic science and how fire investigators can minimize unconscious influence during investigations. Nicole introduces her “Bias Minimization Worksheet” and explains how techniques like linear sequential unmasking and structured hypothesis testing can improve investigative reliability, courtroom confidence, and case defensibility. From real trial experiences and grand jury testimony to SAW (Scientific Advisory Workgroup) case reviews, this episode delivers valuable insight for both new and seasoned investigators looking to sharpen their methodology and elevate their professionalism in the field.Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed the episode, give us 5 stars, hit the follow button, and subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and anywhere you are listening in from. Follow us on social media!Instagram: @infocusfire_podcastLinkedIn: INFOCUS podcastFacebook: INFOCUS podcastTikTok: @infocus_podcast

Northwestern University just launched the Litowitz Center for Enlightened Disagreement, a real-world institution devoted to "research-backed approaches to cultivating open-mindedness, identifying one's own cognitive biases, working collaboratively with others despite disagreement and more." In this episode, David McRaney details his time as a resident of the Center, teaching students how to ask questions that activate a person's introspection, and then follow up with questions that evoke a person's motivated reasoning, then keep going until the other side articulates things they may have never considered before, and, in so doing, reveal the deeper motivations and values generating disagreement. You'll learn about this and all the other modules of the Center's pilot program. You'll also learn about a new game they are designing to improve scientific literacy of news consumers and news creators. Previous Episodes How Minds Change The Litowitz Center for Enlightened Disagreement Medill School for Journalism Patti Wolter Brad Zakarin Eli Finkel Nour Kteily The Center for Public Deliberation The Listen First Coalition Better Together America Heather Barnes Martin Carcasson Point Taken The Visual Thinking Lab Steven Franconeri Joshua Greene's Website Tango Tango Quiz Game Research Love Factually Website Joshua Hudson Protein Research NYT Protein Deep Dive Tylenol Metastudy The Garage Monica Guzman Braver Angels Jacqui Banaszynski David McRaney's Twitter David McRaney's BlueSky YANSS Twitter YANSS Facebook Newsletter Patreon Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The secret to better communication isn't adding more—it's knowing what to leave out.Communication isn't clearer when you say more — it's clearer when you say less. As David Epstein puts it, we're wired to keep adding, even when “the better solution is often what you take away.” The challenge isn't having ideas; it's choosing which one actually matters.Epstein is an author and investigative journalist known for his New York Times bestseller Range. In his latest book, Inside the Box, he explores how constraints can sharpen creativity and elevate thinking, a theme that reflects his broader work at the intersection of psychology, performance, and innovation. “If you assume someone will only remember one thing,” he explains, “decide what that is before you start talking.” That simple constraint forces clarity — and changes how we communicate entirely.In this episode of Think Fast Talk Smart, Epstein and host Matt Abrahams unpack why limits make us better communicators and thinkers. From the dangers of “featuritis” to the creative breakthroughs sparked by restriction, they explore how blocking familiar paths leads to more original ideas and communication. To listen to the extended Deep Thinks version of this episode, please visit FasterSmarter.io/premium.Episode Reference Links:David EpsteinDavid's Book: Inside the BoxEp.108 All In: How Improv Helps You Show Up and Communicate Well Connect:Premium Signup >>>> Think Fast Talk Smart PremiumEmail Questions & Feedback >>> hello@fastersmarter.ioEpisode Transcripts >>> Think Fast Talk Smart WebsiteNewsletter Signup + English Language Learning >>> FasterSmarter.ioThink Fast Talk Smart >>> LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTubeMatt Abrahams >>> LinkedInChapters:(00:00) - Introduction (02:18) - Featuritis & Overload (03:57) - Constraints & Creativity (08:07) - Chunking Information (09:28) - Familiarity & Innovation (10:30) - Clarifying Through Feedback (13:01) - Defining the Problem (14:23) - Precluding Default Approaches (16:03) - The Final Three Questions (23:12) - Conclusion ********Thank you to our sponsors.  These partnerships support the ongoing production of the podcast, allowing us to bring it to you at no cost.Unleash your Superhuman potential with AI that meets you where you work. Learn more at superhuman.comJoin our Think Fast Talk Smart Learning Community and become the communicator you want to be. 

This Isn't Therapy... it's a cheeky convo about solving problems and dealing with change and the mental biases that hold us back.Asking for a Friend:https://forms.gle/LofZNaNzGe22W7XG7Follow us!Instagram & TikTok | @thisisnttherapypodJake | @mswjakeSimon | @directedbysimonListen to This Isn't Therapy:Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://open.spotify.com/show/0gvAhpRsaI8lDip7B1Jpi9?si=HIWUpJYbRiuxpuMABa4I_A⁠⁠Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/this-isnt-therapy/id1528399646Original music composed by Kat Burns and performed by KASHKA.

Alex Edmans, a professor of finance at London Business School, tells us how to avoid the Ladder of Misinference by examining how narratives, statistics, and articles can mislead, especially when they align with our preconceived notions and confirm what we believe is true, assume is true, and wish were true. Alex Edmans  May Contain Lies What to Test in a Post Trust World How Minds Change David McRaney's Twitter David McRaney's BlueSky YANSS Twitter YANSS Facebook Newsletter Kitted Patreon Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

John Haggerty brings more than 25 years of product leadership experience at companies like Datasite, Prodege, and Highway.ai. As co-founder and CEO of BiasHawk, John leverages his expertise in product management, behavioral psychology, and AI to develop an AI-powered platform that acts like a behavioral clinical psychologist to diagnose cognitive bias and heuristics in other AI models. In this episode of Product Momentum, John joins Sean and Dan to explore how AI is reshaping product work while also introducing new risks. John's message is clear: as AI accelerates execution, product leaders must confront the invisible risks that come with AI and double down on critical thinking, context, and judgment to deliver quality decisionmaking. AI as an Accelerator, Not a Replacement AI is dramatically compressing the time required to execute product work. Tasks that once took months can now be completed in hours. As we discover every day, speed does not eliminate the need for thoughtful product management. John argues that it merely shifts where product managers can and should focus their energy. “As AI expedites the execution process,” John says, “it also allows us to automate the areas of our work where we really need to be involved in cognitive thinking, reasoning, and creativity.” The Hidden Risk: Bias in AI Decision-Making Large language models inherit the same cognitive biases found in human thinking, John adds. These biases influence not just outputs, but the reasoning behind decisions we make. “It's not what the decision is or what the output is, it's more about how the AI model arrived at it.” This distinction is critical for product teams. Without understanding how AI arrives at conclusions, teams risk introducing flawed logic into their products, especially in high-stakes areas like hiring, healthcare, and financial management. Monitoring AI: A New Responsibility for Product Teams To address these challenges, John launched BiasHawk – an AI platform designed to monitor and evaluate AI systems for cognitive bias. The goal is not just testing outputs, but continuously assessing decision quality over time. “We all understand that these systems are designed to evolve. They're designed to change. They're designed to drift. But who's monitoring that to make sure that decision quality stays where it’s supposed to be.” As AI continues to evolve, the role of the product manager becomes even more critical — not less so. Execution may be faster, but judgment, context, and ethical responsibility remain firmly within our human domain. John Haggerty, in his own words: [06:50] AI is compressing execution time, allowing us to automate some of the tasks that we do as product professionals: cognitive thinking, reasoning, creativity. [10:22] There’re lots of really good AI tools out there right now, but what there isn’t out there is anything that tests the fairness of our decisionmaking. [16:04] Great. You’ve used AI to improve productivity by 20%. But what happens when that breaks? What if there’s bias and heuristics in these LLMs. Who’s catching that? [17:55] Critical AI systems have the same blind spots, the same bad habits, that we as humans have. And why not? They’re built off of the flawed content we created. [21:41] I don’t think a LLM could ever get depressed. But we have standard behavioral assessments that we could administer to an LLM — to find out where it falls with these biases and with the decision-making process it’s using. [27:40] As humans, we’re make mistakes. Because AIs are built on what we know, those same mistakes are being repeated. Now we have AI learning from AI, and those mistakes are being amplified. [30:59] The ‘why’ will always need to come from a human. At the end of it all, that’s what Product is. The post 185 / Confronting Cognitive Bias in AI Models, with John Haggerty appeared first on ITX Corp..

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This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! In books, movies, video games, and more, we are reminded again and again that good will conquer evil. But in the real world, will good actually conquer evil? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss whether good will conquer evil.Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Thanks for listening!  Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com 

This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! Do you hate yourself? Do you think criticizing yourself will make you better? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss why hating yourself won't make you better and what you can do. Thanks to listener Mike W. for this episode topic.Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Thanks for listening!  Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  

This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! Are you always stressed? Do you seek small dopamine hits to feel better? Can you imagine not being stressed? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss our addiction to stress and what to do about it. Thanks to listener Mike W. for this episode topic.Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Thanks for listening!  Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com 

What if the reason your business feels stuck isn't effort, but misdiagnosis? In this episode, John Jantsch talks with Kevin D. St. Clergy about blind blaming—the habit of fixing the wrong problems while real growth opportunities go unnoticed. They explore how cognitive bias in business decision making affects marketing results, leadership mindset, and team performance, and share practical ways to identify root causes instead of symptoms. Learn how shifting from transactional services to a trusted advisor approach can unlock better decisions and stronger business growth. 00:00 Blind Blaming Explained Through Baseball 03:03 Blind Blaming in Business Decisions 06:09 Time Blocking for Entrepreneurs 09:03 Cognitive Bias and Blind Blaming 12:29 From Vendor to Trusted Advisor 17:36 Transformational Growth Shift Rate, Review, & Follow If you liked this episode, please rate and review the show. Let us know what you loved most about the episode. Struggling with strategy? Unlock your free AI-powered prompts now and start building a winning strategy today!

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How is AI reshaping human reasoning? What is cognitive surrender, and how do we avoid its negative impact? What is system three thinking, and how can we get the most out of it? Artificial intelligence researchers Gideon Nave and Steven D. Shaw have some answers, some questions, and some suggestions. Previous Episodes Thinking: Fast, Slow, and Artificial Gideon Nave's Website Steven D. Shaw's Website How Minds Change David McRaney's Twitter David McRaney's BlueSky YANSS Twitter YANSS Facebook Newsletter Patreon Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Is your organization ready for the shift from simple AI tools to fully autonomous agents? In this episode, we dive deep into the world of agentic AI and why it represents the next major inflection point for compliance and risk management. Matt Galvin, a partner at Steptoe and former Department of Justice counsel, joins the show to discuss the promise and peril of these new systems. Unlike standard models that simply provide answers, agentic AI moves into the realm of performing services autonomously, from booking flights to managing customer refunds. This shift introduces significant governance challenges, including what Matt describes as an accountability crisis and a credibility crisis. We explore the ethical implications of bots making hyper-logical cost-benefit decisions that may clash with corporate culture. The conversation also covers the transition from buying generic software to building bespoke internal systems, and how different generations of professionals can adapt to this rapidly changing landscape. Matt provides actionable advice on how to audit your external spend and leverage AI to drive higher ROI in your compliance and legal programs. Want to stay ahead of the latest trends in risk and security? Subscribe to our channel for more expert interviews and leadership strategies.  

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This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! Do you struggle with letting things go? Do you find yourself holding grudges? Does it feel impossible to let things go? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss why letting go feels impossible and how to actually do it. Thanks to listener Mike W. for this episode topic. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Thanks for listening!  Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com

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Dr. Lisa Sanders on Diagnosis, Cognitive Bias, and Making Time to ListenChristine interviews Dr. Lisa Sanders, Yale School of Medicine professor and Medical Director of Yale's Long COVID Multidisciplinary Care Center, known for the New York Times “Diagnosis” column and consulting on House. Sanders describes switching from Emmy-winning CBS News producer to physician after seeing a sports medicine doctor perform CPR and save a drowning woman, and realizing she wanted to save lives. She discusses avoiding diagnostic cognitive bias by staying aware you can be wrong, keeping a differential diagnosis, and “trust but verify,” sharing a case where she accepted a patient's self-reported POTS diagnosis and later found hyperthyroidism. Sanders argues diagnostic errors often stem from rushed visits and urges physicians to demand more time, noting she secured hour-long new-patient visits and 30-minute follow-ups. She addresses patients not being believed, especially with post-infectious syndromes like long COVID, POTS, MECFS, and fatigue, and advises support for non-linear career paths.00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro01:00 From TV News to Medicine01:31 The CPR Moment That Changed Everything03:42 Fighting Diagnostic Bias04:45 Trust but Verify POTS Mix Up06:49 Reclaiming Time With Patients10:45 Why Patients Aren't Believed12:11 Fatigue and Post Infectious Syndromes13:45 Advice for Nonlinear Careers14:43 Final Thoughts and Farewell

Stop building products nobody wants by discovering the psychological bias killing your strategy!Today, Product Manager Brian Orlando and Enterprise Business Agility Coach Om Patel are taking on the "IKEA Effect." The IKEA effect is the cognitive bias that causes product managers and leaders to overvalue the things they build - simply because they built them! That's right, today we're tackling a bias that's led to so much wasted budget, we're going to end up needing Congressional oversight... not to mentioned the ignored research and "survivorship bias" of trying to be the next Steve Jobs.Listen or watch as we discuss and review:- The Scientific research behind the IKEA Effect (people value items 63% higher because they've built those items)- Why teams ignore expert research and undervalue insights THEY DID NOT SUFFER to obtain- How traditional review committees designed to kill bad ideas often stifle innovation (and what to do better)- Balancing the need for intrinsic motivation (Self-Determination Theory) with the necessity of governance- The "Kill or Nurture" Framework: A new 2x2 decision matrix to evaluate projects based on evidence vs. passionWe also share personal war stories on the product-related IKEA effect, bemoan the struggles of gaining funding for evidence-based ideas, and maybe even distinguish between a wobbly chair and a throne. Tune in if you're interested in ways to stop falling in love with your own bad ideas!#ProductManagement #Agile #ProductStrategyNorton, Mochon, & Ariely (2012) IKEA Effect Study, The IKEA Effect (Harvard Business Review), Self-Determination Theory (Ryan & Deci), Gartner Research, Deming's theories on intrinsic motivationLINKSYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@arguingagileSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/362QvYORmtZRKAeTAE57v3Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/agile-podcast/id1568557596INTRO MUSICToronto Is My BeatBy Whitewolf (Source: https://ccmixter.org/files/whitewolf225/60181)CC BY 4.0 DEED (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/deed.en)

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AI is evolving faster than our traditional security systems can keep up, and the risks are becoming increasingly psychological. In this episode, we dive deep into the hidden world of cognitive biases within AI models and why they represent the next frontier of risk management. Join host Boris Agranovich as he speaks with Avi Pilser, CEO of Ultra Deep Tech, about the critical intersection of psychology and artificial intelligence. While most people focus on social discrimination bias, Avi explains why cognitive biases like anchoring and confirmation are the true roots of AI hallucinations and manipulation.  KEY TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE

Most investors think they're rational.Most founders think they're disciplined.Most boards think they're strategic.They're usually wrong.In this episode, we unpack Fast Forward Thinking by Luis Pareras — a physician turned deep-tech venture capitalist who distilled decades of investing under scientific uncertainty into 40 brutally structured rules.This is not a summary.It's a decision upgrade for founders, operators, board members, and capital allocators navigating the high-stakes terrain from Series A to IPO and beyond — where bias compounds, capital misallocates, and timing determines survival.Across seven tightly structured lessons, we explore how elite investors actually think:Why consensus is often a red flagWhy opportunity abundance demands ruthless selectivityWhy the first meeting should never closeWhy innovation compounds through milestones — not miraclesWhy exit logic must exist from day oneWhy managing error asymmetry beats being “right”And why teams — not ideas — determine survival under pressureThis episode translates Pareras' venture logic into executive practice — with direct applications for capital allocation, hiring, governance, and strategic design.You'll walk away with frameworks, sharper filters, and board-level questions that immediately improve judgment.Key TakeawaysBias Is the Silent Capital Killer Consensus feels safe. It often destroys upside.Selectivity Is Survival Abundance demands disciplined rejection.Curiosity Beats Closure The first meeting earns the second.Innovation Is Staged Breakthroughs are milestone-based progressions.Exit Thinking Is Structural Capital is deployed against time horizons.Error Asymmetry Shapes Returns Managing Type I and Type II errors defines long-term performance.Teams Outperform Ideas Execution discipline and cognitive flexibility win under uncertainty.Timestamps(00:00) Introduction(04:17) The Big Idea(08:33) Who Is Luis Pareras(12:03) Takeaway 1: Cognitive Bias Is the Hidden Enemy of Good Decisions(18:55) Takeaway 2: Deal Flow Is Abundant — Selectivity Is the Real Skill(24:16) Takeaway 3: The First Meeting Is Not About Closing(29:04) Takeaway 4: Innovation Is a Process(35:20) Takeaway 5: Exit Awareness Shapes Investment Logic(39:59) Takeaway 6: Error Types Matter More Than Individual Outcomes(44:38) Takeaway 7: Teams and Judgment Matter More Than Ideas(49:15) Key Takeaways: The Fast Forward Operating System(54:25) Personal Reflection and EndWhy ListenUpgrade how you evaluate opportunities — before committing capital.Sharpen how you structure innovation — before chasing breakthroughs.Design decision systems that reduce catastrophic error.And build organizations that survive uncertainty.If this episode sharpens your thinking:Follow the show.Share it with someone who allocates capital.And bring these questions into your next board meeting.Because in venture, public markets, and corporate strategy alike —returns are rarely accidental.Send a textSupport the showJoin the Podcast Newsletter: Link

Host(s): Dr. Susan Buttross, Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, and Abram NanneyTopic: Cognitive bias serves as an essential, adaptive mental shortcut that allows fast, efficient, and, in some cases, protective thinking and can be beneficial because it aides us in making decisions quickly. But cognitive bias can also take the form of harmful preconceptions that serve to hurt individuals or relationships. Join us to better understand what cognitive bias is and how this great mental shortcut that we all use can damage relationships if we're not careful.You can join the conversation by sending an email to: family@mpbonline.org. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Alok Kanojia, MD, MPH ("Dr. K"), is a Harvard-trained psychiatrist and expert in both Eastern and Western medicine to improve mental health. He explains tools for unlearning maladaptive thoughts and behavior patterns and for making behaviors that better mental and physical well-being more reflexive in work, relationships and daily life. We also discuss ways to resolve trauma, build stress tolerance, increase intrinsic motivation and even change temperament. We also discuss how social media, gaming and online dating shape our identity and perceptions and how to navigate them healthily. Thank you to our sponsors AG1: https://drinkag1.com/huberman Lingo: https://hellolingo.com/huberman Joovv: https://joovv.com/huberman Function: https://functionhealth.com/huberman Eight Sleep: https://eightsleep.com/huberman Timestamps (00:00:00) Alok Kanojia (Dr. K) (00:03:09) Internet, Computer Games; Academic Pressure (00:07:11) Millennials & Self-Awareness, Hijacking Mental Health Language (00:13:24) Sponsors: Lingo & Joovv (00:16:06) Personality & Individual Road Maps, Misdiagnosis (00:22:02) Ambiguity, Flirting, Social Skills Decline, Uncertainty Tolerance (00:26:06) Dating in the Internet Age, Cognitive Bias (00:30:39) Healthy Distress Tolerance, Tool: How to Feel Your Feelings (00:39:58) Sponsor: AG1 (00:40:49) Expectations vs Internal Desire Roadmap, Western vs Eastern Theory of Mind, Ego (00:50:35) Sense Organs, Comparison & Proving Oneself, Internal Drive (00:59:22) Internet, Ego, "Teflon Buddha", Tool: Dealing with Criticism (01:10:36) Observing One's Mind, Meditation, Psychedelics (01:11:59) Sponsor: Function (01:13:46) Tool: Shunya "Void" Meditation & Resilience (01:24:02) External Reminders, Environment; Men & Emotional Regulation (01:30:04) Samskara, Yoga Nidra, Trauma & Learning, Shunya & Personal Compass (01:39:15) Yoga Nidra, Channeling Divinity, Genius (01:42:30) Sponsor: Eight Sleep (01:43:48) Breathwork Practices; Meditation Science, Self-Esteem & Belief Change (01:53:40) Liminal States, Meditation Types & Benefits; Western & Eastern Balance (02:01:50) Understanding Ego & Perception; AI & Narcissism, Psychosis (02:14:07) Tool: Healthy Social Media Use, When To Not Use, Normal Standards (02:18:38) Social Media & Looks Obsession, Purpose, Charisma (02:24:18) Young Men Falling Behind?, Male Support, Suicide; Men in Relationships (02:30:36) "Stuck" Young Men, Failure to Launch, Tool: Motivation & Understanding Oneself (02:39:03) Pornography, Erectile Dysfunction, Emotions, Addiction; Relationships (02:44:21) Men & Love, Looksmaxxing, Rejection, Partner Characteristics, Tool: Walk Before Dates (02:55:12) Exploring Practices, Meditation, Breathwork (03:01:39) Spirituality, Personal Exploration; Acknowledgements (03:06:12) Zero-Cost Support, YouTube, Spotify & Apple Follow, Reviews & Feedback, Sponsors, Protocols Book, Social Media, Neural Network Newsletter Disclaimer & Disclosures Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"A Cognitive Bias" with Pastor Cory Henderson from Christian Life ChurchSunday 2-15-26https://www.bible.com/events/49564440

Episode DescriptionHow does political identity shape what we believe—and whether we accept democracy itself? In this episode, David speaks with political scientist Timothy Redmond, author of Political Tribalism in America: How Hyper-Partisanship Dumbs Down Democracy—and How to Fix It.Redmond reveals how modern politics has reversed the democratic ideal: instead of forming views and then choosing a party, many people adopt a party identity first and align their beliefs accordingly. This fuels motivated reasoning, selective information consumption, and perceptual biases that make people on opposite sides experience the same events in radically different ways.The conversation explores "losers' consent"—the principle that democracy depends on losing sides accepting electoral outcomes and winners governing with restraint. Redmond draws on an ancient Greek myth from the Oresteia to show how societies break cycles of retaliation through shared rules and third-party judgment, offering a powerful metaphor for modern political conflict.Why do so many people believe the media is biased against them? Redmond discusses the hostile media effect, showing that people across the political spectrum perceive neutral coverage as slanted—suggesting that perceived bias often comes from our expectations, not the reporting itself.Throughout, Redmond offers practical tools for clearer thinking: recognizing cognitive biases, evaluating political arguments, distinguishing fact from opinion, and resisting outrage-driven media. A calm, research-based conversation about polarization, democracy, and how to think more clearly in an age of tribal politics.GuestTimothy Redmond – Political scientist and author of Political Tribalism in America: How Hyper-Partisanship Dumbs Down Democracy—and How to Fix ItExcerpts from The Oresteia (2014), originally broadcast on BBC Radio 3.Source: Drama on 3: Aeschylus's Oresteia.Adaptations by: Simon Scardifield (AgaText me your feedback and leave your contact info if you'd like a reply (this is a one-way text). Thanks, DavidSupport the showShow Notes:https://outrageoverload.net/ Contact me, David Beckemeyer by email outrageoverload@gmail.com. Follow the show on Instagram @OutrageOverload. We are also on Facebook /OutrageOverload. Check out our Subtstack https://outrageoverload.substack.comHOTLINE: 925-552-7885Got a Question, comment or just thoughts you'd like to share? Call the O2 hotline and leave a message and you could be featured in an upcoming episodeIf you would like to help the show, you can contribute here. Tell everyone you know about the show. That's the best way to support it.Rate and Review the show on Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/OutrageOverload Also check out our companion podcasts, This Week in Outrage and Outrage Science Bites. Intro music and outro music by Michael Ramir C.Many thanks to my co-editor and co-director, Austin Chen. Outrage Overload, a Conners Institute podcast, ...

This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! Do your thoughts limit you? Is it possible to change how you think, to free yourself from the confines of your beliefs and values? Can we ever break free from the prison of our own minds? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss how our thoughts imprison us and how to break free.Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Thanks for listening!  Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com 

Today on the Social-Engineer Podcast: The Security Awareness Series, Chris Hadnagy is joined by Josten Pena for an in-depth discussion on cognitive biases and their impact on cybersecurity. Together, they explore how inherent mental shortcuts can increase susceptibility to social engineering attacks. The conversation emphasizes the importance of recognizing and owning these biases, rather than trying to eliminate them, and highlights practical mitigation strategies like hands-on training and fostering critical thinking. [Feb 16, 2026]  00:00 – Intro 00:47 – Meet the Co-Host: Josten Pena  01:38 – Intro Links: Social-Engineer.com - http://www.social-engineer.com/    Offensive Security Vishing Services - https://www.social-engineer.com/offensive-security/vishing/   Offensive Security SMiShing Services - https://www.social-engineer.com/offensive-security/smishing/   Offensive Security Phishing Services - https://www.social-engineer.com/offensive-security/smishing/   Call Back Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/offensive-security/call-back-phishing/   Adversarial Simulation Services - https://www.social-engineer.com/offensive-security/adversarial-simulation/   Social Engineering Risk Assessments - https://www.social-engineer.com/offensive-security/social-engineering-risk-assessment/   Social-Engineer channel on SLACK - https://social-engineering-hq.slack.com/ssb   CLUTCH - http://www.pro-rock.com/   02:26 – Innocent Lives Foundation & Music 03:36 – Diving into Cognitive Bias 06:42 – Cognitive Bias in Cybersecurity 09:26 – Real-World Examples & Practical Solutions 18:59 – Recap, Final Thoughts & Outro www.social-engineer.com www.innocentlivesfoundation.org 

This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! Misattribution is a cognitive bias that occurs when someone incorrectly assigns the cause or source of their emotions, memories, or experiences. For example, you feel down or depressed, so you go buy something you don't need. How can we address misattribution? What does modern Stoicism suggest for dealing with misattribution? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss misattribution and modern stoicism. Thanks to listener @_thenyounoticeyourethinking for this episode topic.Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Thanks for listening!  Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com

In this episode, we sit down with three disinformation researchers whose new paper found something surprising about both our resistance and our susceptibility to both true news we wish was fake and fake news we wish was true.Our guests are three of the scientists exploring a newly named cognitive distortion, one that every human being is prone to exhibiting, one that is so common and so easily provoked that nefarious actors depend on it when distributing disinformation and propaganda.Samuel Woolley, Katie Joseff, and Michael Schwalbe will share their methods, findings, and takeaways. They will also explain the troublesome nature of something they are calling concordance over truth bias – a distortion that most often appears in those who have the most (undeserved) confidence in their own (not-so-objective) objectivity. - How Minds Change- Show Notes- Newsletter- David McRaney's BlueSky- David McRaney's Twitter- YANSS Twitter- Why Do We Share Our Feelings With Others?- Concordance Over Truth Bias- Samuel Wooley- Katie Joseff- Michael Schwalbe- Geoffrey Cohen Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of Acta Non Verba, host Marcus Aurelius Anderson examines one of philosophy's most provocative questions: Was Seneca a hypocrite? Through the lens of Stoic philosophy and Roman history, Marcus explores the dangerous cognitive trap of hypocrisy bias and challenges listeners to examine their own inconsistencies before judging others. Episode Highlights [0:45] The Seneca Question: Was the wealthy Roman philosopher who forced loans on conquered peoples truly living by Stoic principles, or was he a hypocrite? [2:10] Understanding Hypocrisy Bias: How our tendency to judge others' inconsistencies more harshly than our own blinds us to truth and derails meaningful discussions. [6:16] The Marcus Aurelius Paradox: Even the revered philosopher-emperor struggled with anger daily and made questionable decisions like allowing his son Commodus to take power. [7:38] 30-Day Reflection Challenge: Three critical questions to examine your own hypocrisy, how you judge others, and whether imperfect messengers can still deliver truth. Learn more about the gift of Adversity and my mission to help my fellow humans create a better world by heading to www.marcusaureliusanderson.com. There you can take action by joining my ANV inner circle to get exclusive content and information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us a textWhy do highly educated people make catastrophically bad decisions? In this episode, Mike Aponte reveals the "knowing-thinking gap"—the critical difference between memorizing information and actually thinking critically.Drawing on his experience as a Merrill Lynch wealth manager during the 2008 financial crisis, Mike shares the story of a brilliant cardiothoracic surgeon who "knew" finance but couldn't think strategically about his portfolio. He also explores why high school students can memorize facts about clean energy but fail to think through second-order consequences.You'll discover:- Why expertise in one domain doesn't transfer to critical thinking skills- The cognitive bias that makes smart people overconfident in unfamiliar areas- How to recognize when you're "knowing" vs. actually "thinking"- A framework for developing true critical thinking beyond knowledge accumulation- Real examples from Wall Street, education, and law enforcementPerfect for educators, leaders, executives, and anyone who wants to move beyond surface-level knowledge to deep strategic thinking. Learn the decision-making frameworks used by top performers across industries.Support the showJoin My Substack for more content: maaponte.substack.com

Peacewarts: Dept. of Universal Understars - The Map is Not the Territory (Class 9) We explore the semantic trap of mistaking abstract political maps for the actual reality of the Earth. We define "Provincialism Masquerading as Principle" through the lens of the American Civil War and contrast it with the Aboriginal Australian Songlines—a living, melodic way of mapping the territory through relationship rather than ownership. Homework: Interrupt your routine to look up an"Earth at Night" satellite photo of a border area (like North and South Korea or the US-Mexico border) and see how the "Map" disappears in the dark. Write down one questionyou have after this episode or doing homework #1. If no question comes to mind, write: "no question." Optional:Journal about a time you judged someone based on "where they were from" (their map) rather than "who they were" (their territory). Learning Topics: The Map is Not the Territory (Korzybski). The Semantic Gap and Cognitive Bias. The American Civil War: Sectionalism as Provincialism. Aboriginal Songlines: Navigation through song and relationship. AIATSIS Songlines Project: Protecting ancient indigenous knowledge. Resources & Links: Follow the podcast as we launch into the first semester of this new peace school. Join the Community / Get the Books: www.AvisKalfsbeek.com Podcast Music: Javier Peke Rodriguez “I am late, madame Curie” https://open.spotify.com/artist/3QuyqfXEKzrpUl6b12I3KW

Is everything a cult? Or are we just finally noticing how belief actually works?This conversation cracked something open for me around why we get pulled into certain ideas, identities, and systems and why leaving them can feel way harder than joining. I'm sitting down with Amanda Montell, whose work sits at the intersection of cult psychology, language, and cultural influence. We talk about how words shape belief, how cognitive biases sneak into everyday life, and why so many of us are obsessed with cult stories right now. Fair warning: after this episode, you may start seeing cultish dynamics everywhere.Amanda is a linguist, New York Times bestselling author, and the voice behind Sounds Like a Cult and Magical Overthinkers. She has a rare gift for making complex psychological ideas feel accessible, funny, and deeply human without making anyone feel stupid for falling for them.In this episode, we talk about::Why we're so captivated by cult stories and what we're actually looking forHow language influences belief systems more than facts doWhat “thought-terminating clichés” sound like in real lifeWhy smart people stay in systems they've outgrownHow the sunk cost fallacy shows up in careers, relationships, and identityWhen something crosses from harmless into “watch your back”Why pop culture, wellness, and even work can feel culty without looking extremeTimestamps:0:00 Is everything a cult?2:45 Why we're obsessed with cult stories6:30 How language pulls us in10:00 What cult psychology actually looks like16:00 When the word ‘cult' helps or hurts26:30 Thought-terminating clichés explained37:45 Sunk cost fallacy and reinvention41:00 Lightning round: harmless vs culty45:00 Final takeawaysKey Takeaways:Cult psychology relies more on language than logicCognitive biases reward familiarity over truthLeaving a belief system is often harder than joining one and that's normalDig Deeper into Amanda Montell's world:Podcasts: Sounds Like a Cult, Magical OverthinkersBooks: Wordslut, Cultish, The Age of Magical Overthinking Follow Amanda on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amanda_montellGet into Allison Hare's world and be a culture changer:Book a free podcast clarity call: https://allisonhare.com/freecallFor info on joining the podcast coaching cohort, send an email: allison@allisonhare.com  Be sure to rate, review, and follow this podcast on your player and also, connect with me IRL for more goodness and life-changing stuff.Schedule a FREE podcast clarity call with me - Your future audience is out there. Talk to them!Sign up for the free weekly emailAllisonHare.comFollow me on Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube.DOWNLOAD the free podcast equipment guide- No guesswork, no google rabbit holes, start recording todayReb3l Dance Fitness - Try it at home! Free month with this link.Feedback and Contact:: allison@allisonhare.com

In this episode of Acta Non Verba, host Marcus Aurelius Anderson sits down with JC Glick, retired Army Lieutenant Colonel and CEO of the Commit Foundation, for a deep conversation about leadership, transformation, and the power of questioning our assumptions. They explore how multiple truths can exist simultaneously, the dangers of concrete thinking in a complex world, and why being willing to be wrong takes more courage than being right. The discussion moves from philosophy and cognitive bias to veteran transition, AI as a thought partner, and the critical difference between transition and transformation. Episode Highlights [3:33] The Philosophy Tree: JC proposes creating a "philosophy tree" tracing Tony Blauer's influence on modern warrior-philosophers and discusses why Tony deserves recognition as a philosopher, not just a self-defense expert. [6:49] Multiple Truths Exist: JC challenges the idea that you must stand firmly on everything, arguing that multiple truths can exist simultaneously and that your truth doesn't make someone else's false. [34:49] Transition vs. Transformation: JC explains the critical difference: "Transitions happen to you. Transformation is a deliberate process with a desired outcome." He uses the powerful metaphor of turning a can into a Tesla. [46:00] AI as Hybrid Intelligence: The conversation shifts to AI's potential as an equity builder and thought partner rather than an answer machine, with JC advocating for "hybrid intelligence" that superpowers human thinking. JC Glick is a retired Army Lieutenant Colonel with 11 combat tours in the 75th Ranger Regiment and Asymmetrical Warfare Group. As CEO of the Commit Foundation, he leads a transformational organization helping special operations veterans, their spouses, intelligence community members, and allied forces reconstruct their identity and purpose beyond military service. JC is the author of Meditations of an Army Ranger and A Light in the Darkness, and contributes regularly to Forbes on topics of resilience, innovation, and purposeful human connection. His work is grounded in evidence-based adult development theory and focuses on helping individuals transform rather than simply transition. Learn more about the gift of Adversity and my mission to help my fellow humans create a better world by heading to www.marcusaureliusanderson.com. There you can take action by joining my ANV inner circle to get exclusive content and information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Sikander Kalla, Clinical Psychologist who gives an insight into how people sometimes lie to themselves and say they are being using logical. They also talk about the impact of these cognitive biases in personal relationships and work spaces.702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on Johannesburg based talk radio station 702 every weekday afternoon. Relebogile brings a lighter touch to some of the issues of the day as well as a mix of lifestyle topics and a peak into the worlds of entertainment and leisure. Thank you for listening to a 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja podcast. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 13:00 to 15:00 (SA Time) to Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/2qKsEfu or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/DTykncj Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! If we are living in a simulation, would you be able to tell? Would your sense of right and wrong change if you knew everything is a lie? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss what we know and whether everything we know is a lie.Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Thanks for listening!  Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com

The Impact of Gaze and Fatigue on Medical Decision-Making with Dr. Bulat IbragimovIn this episode of The Girl Doc Survival Guide, Christine interviews Dr. Bulat Ibragimov, an Associate Professor of Machine Learning and Medical Imaging at the University of Copenhagen. Dr. Ibragimov shares personal anecdotes and discusses his research on the role of artificial intelligence and eye tracking in medical decision-making. Key topics include the impact of gaze patterns and fatigue on diagnostic accuracy, the potential for AI to recognize when doctors may make errors, and how individualized gaze patterns can indicate the level of expertise and certainty in medical professionals. The conversation explores the implications of this research for improving the integration of AI in medical practices and enhancing training and decision-making processes for healthcare professionals.00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction00:49 Personal Anecdote and Background01:46 Eye Tracking and Medical Decision Making03:18 Patterns in Gaze and Error Prediction11:00 Fatigue and Its Impact on Accuracy16:09 AI and Gaze Analysis in Medical Training20:07 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

You'll get to hear how I experienced this Bias myself just a few months ago! Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real life? Take the Meme Fallacy Quiz! www.filteritthroughabraincell.com/quiz Learn more about Crazy Thinkers membership where you can practice critical thinking using real-life memes, articles & headlines: www.filteritthroughabraincell.com/crazy Here's how you can purchase the Logical Fallacies ebook: https://www.filteritthroughabraincell.com/offers/z6xbAcB2 Send me any questions, comments or even the fallacies you're seeing around you! think@filteritthroughabraincell.com Or, tag me on Instagram: @filteritthroughabraincell Sign up on my email list at: www.filteritthroughabraincell.com/contact Learn more about Classical Conversations: www.classicalconversations.com/filterit Thank you to our sponsor, CTC Math! Website: https://www.ctcmath.com/?tr_id=brain Homeschool page: https://www.ctcmath.com/how-it-works/home-school?tr_id=brain Free trail: https://www.ctcmath.com/trial?tr_id=brain Special offer! Get 1/2-off discounts plus bonus 6-months free! Critical Thinking for Teens Logical Fallacies for Teens Cognitive Biases for Teens Homeschool Logic Critical thinking for Middle schoolers

Language shapes how we think, remember, and reason. But does it help us to uncover the fundamental nature of reality? Join the author of Language vs. Reality and linguistic anthropologist, Nick Enfield, as he explores why language excels at persuasion but falters at faithfully representing reality. From media spin to courtroom rhetoric, he reveals how words reframe our world, often without us noticing. Drawing on two decades of research, Enfield shows why understanding the limits and power of language is essential in an age of misinformation and cognitive bias.Nick Enfield is Professor of Linguistics at the University of Sydney and Director of the Sydney Centre for Language Research.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Standard economic theory informs how we think about business strategy and the economy and presumes that people are selfish, have well-defined preferences, and consistently make welfare-maximizing choices. In other words, we are rational. But what if that is not the case?Nobel Prize-winning economist Richard Thaler is out with an updated edition of his bestselling 1991 book, "The Winner's Curse: Paradoxes and Anomalies of Economic Life." In the new edition, he and his co-author Alex Imas (both professors at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business) reflect on the last thirty years of behavioral economics and how it makes sense of tensions between our psychological biases and impulses that make us less than fully rational in practice. Using a wealth of empirical evidence, the authors explore the behavioral anomalies that contradict the expectations of standard economic theory and explain a wide range of real-world examples from banking crises to social media addiction.Earlier this month, Thaler joined Bethany and Luigi for a sold-out Capitalisn't recording in front of a live audience in Chicago to walk through the anomalies of human behavior that have endured from biblical times to the age of Big Tech. Thaler reflects on how views and the adoption of behavioral economics have changed over the last thirty years, both within academia and beyond (wonder why you can't put down your phone? Silicon Valley has read Thaler). He also shares how behavioral economics can influence public policy from canceling “junk fees” and dubious subscriptions to deciding which parts of the Affordable Care Act to keep and which are unlikely to produce their desired outcomes. Over conversation, light banter, and audience Q&A, Thaler shares his views on the state of capitalism and reveals how there is no grand unified theory of human behavior that incorporates all its irrationalities—only departures from the standard model. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode we welcome Dr. Sarah Stein Lubrano, a political scientist who studies how cognitive dissonance affects all sorts of political behavior. She's also the co-host of a podcast about activism called "What Do We Want?" and she wrote a book titled Don't Talk About Politics which is about how to discuss politics without necessarily talking about politics.Sarah Stein Lubrano's WebsiteSarah Stein Lubrano's SubstackSarah Stein Lubrano's TwitterKittedHow Minds ChangeDavid McRaney's TwitterYANSS TwitterShow NotesNewsletterPatreon Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, the story of a doomsday cult who predicted the exact date and circumstances of the end of the world, and what happened when that date passed and the world did not end.Also, we explore our drive to remain consistent via our desire to reduce cognitive dissonance. When you notice you've done something you believe is wrong, then you will either stop doing that thing or stop believing it is wrong. And if you believe something is true but you come across some information that disconfirms that belief, you'll either change your belief, challenge the validity of the challenging information, or go looking for confirmation you were right all along.Previous EpisodesKitted ShopThe Story of KittedHow Minds ChangeDavid McRaney's BlueSkyDavid McRaney's TwitterYANSS TwitterYANSS FacebookShow NotesNewsletterPatreon Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Can we fix the news? On this minisode, Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-host Gary O'Reilly sit down with Harleen Kaur, former space engineer and founder of Ground News, to explore our current media landscape, navigating bias, and fixing the internet.Go to https://ground.news/startalk to stay fully informed on the latest Space and Science news. Save 40% off through our link for unlimited access to the Vantage plan this month.NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here:https://startalkmedia.com/show/fixing-the-internet-with-harleen-kaur-bonus-minisode/ Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of StarTalk Radio ad-free and a whole week early.Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus.