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Episode 2.08 The Slog of Discovery: Firing Confirmation Bias
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In this episode of The Slog Pod, hosts delve into the concept of confirmation bias, describing it as a persistent force that shapes our ego, distorts our thinking, and upholds unproductive systems. The discussion focuses on how confirmation bias manifests in our personal and professional lives, including in hiring practices and cultural beliefs. Through personal anecdotes, such as one host's preference for classic rock, they illustrate how confirmation bias can limit our experiences and growth. They emphasize the importance of challenging one's own biases by seeking out dissenting opinions and sitting in discomfort to foster growth. The episode concludes with a challenge for listeners to identify and attempt to disprove one of their own beliefs, thereby reducing the hold of confirmation bias in their lives.
19 episodes
Manage episode 482534146 series 3664219
In this episode of The Slog Pod, hosts delve into the concept of confirmation bias, describing it as a persistent force that shapes our ego, distorts our thinking, and upholds unproductive systems. The discussion focuses on how confirmation bias manifests in our personal and professional lives, including in hiring practices and cultural beliefs. Through personal anecdotes, such as one host's preference for classic rock, they illustrate how confirmation bias can limit our experiences and growth. They emphasize the importance of challenging one's own biases by seeking out dissenting opinions and sitting in discomfort to foster growth. The episode concludes with a challenge for listeners to identify and attempt to disprove one of their own beliefs, thereby reducing the hold of confirmation bias in their lives.
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