092 - On Cognitive Bias

Zengineering: A Philosophy of Science, Technology, Art & Engineering

Heyo Zengineers,

As you might be able to appreciate, things are a bit nuts out there (and over here) right now. So, we're gonna be shorter on our descriptions for a bit in favor of keeping the episodes coming. But, we know that's what you're here for anyway. So, probably all good, right?

This one is about Cognitive Bias. Which, like any good Zengineering topic, could be a whole podcast on its own. We run down what it is, what a "hot bias" vs. a "cold bias" is, where they come from and how they impact our ability to think clearly especially when we're fired up. We also run through a couple of specific ones.

Enjoy, and stay safe out there (by staying inside!)

Here's some links if you want to chase the rabbit-holes deeper!

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_cognitive_biases

https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-a-cognitive-bias-2794963

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amos_Tversky

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daniel_Kahneman

https://www.sportsbettingdime.com/guides/betting-psychology/avoiding-gamblers-fallacy/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyperbolic_discounting

https://fs.blog/2019/12/survivorship-bias/

https://twitter.com/manster_mash/status/1202599809141661698

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