7 ways we are wired to be really dumb + How to become rational Today's episode covers 7 perception and decision-based cognitive biases that cloud our judgement. Confirmation Bias and NASA Availability Bias and Tornadoes Neglect of Probability Bias and Gambling [Bonus] - Black vs White Swan events and how to avoid being wiped out Hindsight Bias and Dua Lipa Outcome Bias and being Right when we were Wrong Paradox of Choice Bias and the depressing nature of optionality How the Time Discounting Bias causes Climate Change Give it a listen and unmuddy the waters of your mind to become a more rational and clearer thinker. Further reading: Thinking Fast and Slow - Daniel Kahneman - UK Book - US Book Predictably Irrational - Dan Ariely - UK Book - US Book Further Listening Enjoyed this episode? Check out the rest of the Cognitive Ciases series: Ego Blindspots: 9 Cognitive Biases to Avoid - [May 7th] Human Nature vs. Money: Battling Irrationality & Thinking Traps [May 19th] [YOU ARE HERE] - Confirmation Bias Reality Distortion: The 7 Illusions of Perception Impact Everyone - [June 18th] Cognitive Rigidity: How Einstein Overcame the 5 Biases that Keep Us Stuck - [June 19th] Thinking Fast and Slow: How to Make Better Decisions - [July 12th] Sponsor - Cozy Earth Luxury Bamboo sheets and Loungeware that become softer the more you use them. 35% off code 'GROWTH' - CozyEarth.com Sponsor - SleepyClub Doctor-approved natural sleeping aid that improves sleep quality. Safe to take every day. 20% discount code 'GROWTH20' - SleepyClub.co.uk Influence the Show Meet me - Free call Feedback - Request and Ideas Form Growth Mindset pod Sam Webster explores the psychology of happiness, satisfaction, purpose, and growth through the lens of self-improvement. Watch - YouTube (Growth Mindset) Mail - GrowthMindsetPodcast(at)gmail.com Insta - SamJam.zen Newsletter - Explosive Thinking Chapters 00:00 The Confirmation Bias 04:13 The Availability Bias 07:07 The Neglect of Probability Bias 09:11 Black Swan vs. White Swan Events 10:59 The Hindsight Bias 13:46 The Outcome Bias 16:10 The Paradox of Choice Bias 18:52 The Time Discounting Bias 21:06 Becoming More Rational Thinkers 22:06 Wrap Up Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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