I Just Can’t See It! How to Uncover Hidden Biases—Table of Contents
To see clearly, we need to uncover the biases that cloud our thinking. Join me in this 28-part series to reduce our blindspots. Introduction to the Series(opens in a new…
Read moreUnraveling the Myths of Confidence: Insights from “The Age of Magical Overthinking”
“The world can be so humbling, but only if you let it humble you.” ― Amanda Montell, The Age of Magical Overthinking: Notes on Modern Irrationality Does Confidence Equal Correctness?…
Read moreHow Can You Know What You Don’t Know About Yourself? Here Are 3 Ways.
“There are known knowns. These are things we know that we know. There are known unknowns…things that we know we don’t know. But there are also unknown unknowns…things we don’t…
Read moreWhen You Don’t Know Where to Begin, Start Here. You Can End Here Too. {Bias Day 28}
This is the final day of the Hidden Bias series. It’s been a lot of information. Our many biases can feel overwhelming. Where do we start with clearing up our…
Read moreThink First—5 Quotes About Bias {Bias Day 27}
“The recipe for perpetual ignorance is: be satisfied with your opinions and content with your knowledge.” —Elbert Hubbard ~ * ~ * ~ “People can’t see what they can’t see unless…
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Living (and Dying) with Our Biases During a Pandemic {Bias Day 26}
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When There’s Uncertainty What’s the latest on coronavirus in schools? Even after vaccinations, can we still be infected? If I’ve been around a friend of a friend who was exposed,…
Read moreBeware Your Starting Point—Anchoring Bias {Bias Day 25}
What is anchoring bias? Anchoring bias (or anchoring effect) is when we anchor our decisions too heavily on the first piece of information we receive. It’s our tendency to use…
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