Decision Dynamics
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Episodes
11 episodes
Why Do We Think Good Looking People Are Cleverer Too?
Why do we sometimes let one positive (or negative) trait shape our entire perception of someone? In this episode of Decision Dynamics, we unpack the halo effect, a cognitive bias that leads us to overgeneralize based on a single...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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10:54
Why Do We Think We’re Always Right?
Why do we often assume that our view of the world is the only “correct” one? In this episode of Decision Dynamics, we examine naive realism, the belief that our perceptions are objective while others’ views are biased or misinfo...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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6:28
Why Does Helping Someone We Hate Make Us Like Them?
Why does doing a favor for someone make us like them ? In this episode of Decision Dynamics, we explore the Benjamin Franklin Effect, a psychological phenomenon where our actions—rather than their actions—shape our feelings towa...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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11:00
Why Are We Compelled To Take Action When It's Better To Wait?
Why do we often feel the need to act, even when doing nothing might be the better choice? In this episode of Decision Dynamics, we uncover the roots of action bias, a psychological tendency that drives us to favor action over in...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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8:51
Why Do We Favor "Us" Over "Them"?
Why do we naturally gravitate toward people who share our background, beliefs, or identity—even when it leads to unfair decisions? In this episode of Decision Dynamics, we delve into in-group bias, the psychological tendency to ...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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13:42
Why Is Google Search Rewiring Our Brains?
Have you ever looked up something online, only to forget it moments later? In this episode of Decision Dynamics, we delve into the Google Effect—a modern cognitive bias where easy access to information leads us to rely on search...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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6:59
Why Do Scientists Sometimes Make Claims That Have No Basis?
How can seemingly credible scientific claims sometimes lack a solid foundation? In this episode of Decision Dynamics, we unravel the look elsewhere effect, a phenomenon where researchers find patterns or results that appear sign...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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7:02
Why Do We Prefer Doing Nothing, Even When It's A Bad Idea?
Why do we often choose inaction over action, even when it leads to poorer results? In this episode of Decision Dynamics, we dive into the fascinating phenomenon of omission bias—our tendency to judge harmful actions more harshly...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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12:54
Why Do We Assume The Worst In Others?
Why do we often assume that other people are only motivated by rewards or selfish interests, even when their actions suggest otherwise? In this episode of Decision Dynamic, we explore extrinsic incentive bias, a common psycholog...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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10:42
Why Do We Think 'Not Losing' Is Better Than Winning?
Why do we feel the sting of losing more intensely than the thrill of winning? In this episode of Decision Dynamics, we dive into the psychology of loss aversion, a cognitive bias that makes us prioritize avoiding losses over pur...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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12:21
Why Do We Obey Authority Figures Without Question?
Why do we sometimes follow orders without thinking, even when they go against our instincts or better judgment? In this episode of Decision Dynamics, we explore the fascinating world of authority bias—our tendency to defer to au...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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9:12