Confirmation Bias and the 7 Sins of Lazy Thinking - [Cognitive Biases pt. 3]
7 ways we are wired to be really dumb + How to become rational\nToday's episode covers 7 perception and decision-based cognitive biases that cloud our judgement.\n\n\nConfirmation Bias and NASA\n\n\nAvailability Bias and Tornadoes\n\n\nNeglect of Probability Bias and Gambling\n\n\n[Bonus] - Black vs White Swan events and how to avoid being wiped out\n\n\n\nHindsight Bias and Dua Lipa\n\n\nOutcome Bias and being Right when we were Wrong\n\n\nParadox of Choice Bias and the depressing nature of optionality\n\nHow the Time Discounting Bias causes Climate Change\n\n\nGive it a listen and unmuddy the waters of your mind to become a more rational and clearer thinker.\n\nFurther reading:\n\n\nThinking Fast and Slow - Daniel Kahneman - UK Book - US Book\n\n\n\nPredictably Irrational - Dan Ariely - UK Book - US Book\n\n\n\nFurther Listening\nEnjoyed this episode? Check out the rest of the Cognitive Ciases series:\n\n\nEgo Blindspots: 9 Cognitive Biases to Avoid - [May 7th]\n\n\n\nHuman Nature vs. Money: Battling Irrationality & Thinking Traps [May 19th]\n\n\n[YOU ARE HERE] - Confirmation Bias\n\n\n\nReality Distortion: The 7 Illusions of Perception Impact Everyone - [June 18th]\n\n\n\nCognitive Rigidity: How Einstein Overcame the 5 Biases that Keep Us Stuck - [June 19th]\n\n\n\nThinking Fast and Slow: How to Make Better Decisions - [July 12th]\n\n\n\n\nSponsor - Cozy Earth\nLuxury Bamboo sheets and Loungeware that become softer the more you use them.\n35% off code 'GROWTH' - CozyEarth.com\n\nSponsor - SleepyClub\nDoctor-approved natural sleeping aid that improves sleep quality. Safe to take every day.\n20% discount code 'GROWTH20' - SleepyClub.co.uk\n\nInfluence the Show\n\n\nMeet me - Free call\n\n\n\nFeedback - Request and Ideas Form\n\n\n\nGrowth Mindset pod\nSam Webster explores the psychology of happiness, satisfaction, purpose, and growth through the lens of self-improvement.\n\n\nWatch - YouTube (Growth Mindset)\n\n\n\nMail - GrowthMindsetPodcast(at)gmail.com\n\n\nInsta - SamJam.zen\n\n\n\nNewsletter - Explosive Thinking\n\n\n\nChapters\n00:00 The Confirmation Bias\n04:13 The Availability Bias\n07:07 The Neglect of Probability Bias\n09:11 Black Swan vs. White Swan Events\n10:59 The Hindsight Bias\n13:46 The Outcome Bias\n16:10 The Paradox of Choice Bias\n18:52 The Time Discounting Bias\n21:06 Becoming More Rational Thinkers\n22:06 Wrap Up\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices