#25: Questioning Our Perceptions of Others

In this episode, host Ayo Bamgbose explores the psychology behind our perceptions of others and how cognitive biases can influence these perceptions.

Key Takeaways:

Our perceptions of others are often more reflective of us than those we observe.

Confirmation bias, stereotyping, projection, and the influence of emotions can all skew our perceptions.

Being aware of these biases and actively working to challenge them can lead to clearer, more accurate perceptions of others.

Resources:

[Book] "Thinking, Fast and Slow" by Daniel Kahneman is a groundbreaking exploration of the two systems that drive the way we think—System 1, which is fast and intuitive, and System 2, which is slow and deliberate.

[Article] "The Bias Beneath Two Decades of Measuring Implicit Associations" by Anthony G. Greenwald and Mahzarin R. Banaji provides a comprehensive review of implicit bias and how it influences our perceptions and actions.

[Podcast] "Hidden Brain" by NPR is a podcast about unconscious patterns that drive human behaviour, biases, and decision-making.

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