Decision-making, belief, and behavioral biases are rooted in psychology, child-rearing, even socialization. They represent lapses in rationality and/or objectivity. Many of these biases affect belief formation, business and economic decisions, and human behavior in general. Included under the general umbrella … Continued
Bias is instinctive, but it doesn’t have to stink. “Biased” means one-sided, lacking a neutral viewpoint, or not having an open mind. Those descriptors inspired the three steps of BiasBuster™. They parallel the whole process, from raising awareness of bias … Continued
The BiasBuster™ program develops awareness of bias, & provides tools for its management. Bias doesn’t have to be negative. We are all biased. It’s a symptom of having lived. Understanding bias develops self-awareness and better decision-making, and improves interpersonal relationships. … Continued
Cognitive biases are systematic patterns of deviation from norm or rationality, and are studied in fields ranging from psychology to behavioral economics. Cognitive biases can be organized into four categories: Biases that arise from… too much information, not enough meaning, … Continued
I’ve been struggling with something lately. Well, six months directly (it’s been tap-dancing around my brain for years & I kept waiting for it to get better). This struggle is between my conscience and my consciousness, what I feel is … Continued
…also, that’s not how evolution works. Previously, I covered socialization and its effects on us. In A World Full of Impersonation, I Crave Unique Interpretation. Mimicking is a big part of our learning process. To this very day, I put … Continued
The current POTUS, in all his juvenile fury, has lashed out at the “FAKE NEWS media”: At his recent press conference, 45 smugly belittled journalists and repeatedly decried the media. He respectfully and admirably rolled his eyes when reporters began … Continued