You've heard the saying "the expert is always right," and you may have even used it to justify some of your own decisions. But what is authority bias? Why does it happen? And how can we mitigate its effects on our decision-making process? In this article,...
Once you know that you can solve some problems, you can think of what other problems you might turn your hand to. You can dream of solving bigger problems. More complex ones. More painful ones. Some of those problems may require more knowledge than you currently have. That's...
The feeling that time is slipping away has a drastic impact on our cognitive bandwidth , and the mental room we have available for productive decision-making : “This scarcity mindset consumes what Shafir calls ‘mental bandwidth’ — brainpower that would otherwise go to less pressing concerns, planning ahead and problem-solving. This deprivation can...
When you hear about confirmation bias, it's often in the context of how to overcome it. But what is confirmation bias, exactly? Confirmation Bias: An Overview Confirmation bias is a tendency to search for or interpret information in a way that confirms one's preconceptions. It comes...
David speaks with Joe Ferraro, a teacher, podcast host and speaking coach. Joe Ferraro is currently in his 22nd year as an educator, teaching English 12, Public Speaking, and Creative Writing. In addition to his work in the classroom, he is the host of One percent better podcast, and founder...
"Prudence is the virtue that tempers desire with reason." This means that prudence allows us to make proper decisions in all aspects of our lives. It is a major component in achieving wisdom, and many philosophers believe it's one of the most important virtues we can...
