030 Why We Don't Make Unbiased Decisions
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Why We Don't Make Unbiased Decisions
The simplest reason why people don't (and often can't) make unbiased decisions is this: Their preconceived opinions on the matter inhibit them from looking at things as they are.
Our fixed opinions alter the shape of the thing being viewed. We can't look at things and judge them with "fresh eyes" when our perception of those things is based on our opinions already grounded.
@AmuseChimp put it well:
"most can't observe cause their opinions are in the way."
The way to better thinking is observation without opinion. Then we work our way to a rational conclusion using the unbiased set of observations.
The Amazing Things & Ideas List
One of the most important books in history:
On the Origin of Species by Charles Darwin
This book started it all. And who better to understand evolution from (and all the other things evolution teaches us) than Darwin himself? A free eBook can be found here.
A great speech most people have never heard:
The Multidisciplinary Approach to Thinking by Peter Kaufman
One of the best speeches I have ever listened to. It gives you a simple framework to use to understand the world.
A video explaining:
How to want to change your mind by Julia Galef
Combine with this article on 2 Ways to be Rational to Better Understand the World.
On reality having nothing to do with who believes in it:
“Reality is that which, when you stop believing in it, doesn't go away.” ― Philip K. Dick, I Hope I Shall Arrive Soon
All articles posted on the blog this week:
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Onward,
Arjun
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