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Filter It Through a Brain Cell

Filter It Through a Brain Cell

Hosted by: Kathy Gibbens

Can you recognize bad thinking, manipulative advertising and tricky arguments when you see them? How about your kids - how will they know whether the memes they're seeing on social media are really true?...

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253. What is a Cognitive Bias?

Season #2 Episode #253

Ever wondered how two people could look at the same thing and see it two totally different ways? Why does that happen anyways? Dive into Season 2 and find out!   Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize...
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254. Real-life Consequences of Unrecognized Biases

Season #2 Episode #254

Ok, so we al have biases, they can't really be all that bad, right? Not always! But, here's a real-life example of how they can really hurt us.   Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real...
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255. The Confirmation Bias

Season #2 Episode #255

This is probably the most well-known bias, so it's a perfect one to start the season with! Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real life? Take the Meme Fallacy...
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256. The Dunning-Kruger Effect

Season #2 Episode #256

Ever thought something was super simple...until you actually started doing it? You probably experienced the Dunning-Kruger Effect! Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real life? Take the...
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257. The Curse of Knowledge Bias

Season #2 Episode #257

Beware of looking down on someone who doesn't know something...it could be your brain committing the Curse of Knowledge Bias!   Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real life? Take the Meme...
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258. The Belief Bias

Season #2 Episode #258

Turns out, our brains really want to protect what we already believe to be true!   Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real life? Take the Meme Fallacy...
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259. The Self-Serving Bias

Season #2 Episode #259

Ever heard the Snoop Dogg quote, "I want to thank me"? Well, this bias kind of explains where it comes from!    Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real life? Take the Meme Fallacy...
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260. The Actor-Observer Bias

Season #2 Episode #260

Why do we judge others more harshly than ourselves? Here's why...   Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real life? Take the Meme Fallacy Quiz! www.filteritthroughabraincell.com/quiz Learn...
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261. The Anchoring Bias | Cognitive Biases for Teens

Season #2 Episode #261

You've been told it's important to make a good first impression...here's why it matters! Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real life? Take the Meme Fallacy...
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262. Critical Thinking Led Me to Christ with High School Teacher Will Reusch

Season #2 Episode #262

Will Reusch is a high school teacher who left the classroom so he can bring critical thinking to more students. In this episode, we discuss why critical thinking is lacking in the classroom and how it led him to his...
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263. The Availability Bias

Season #2 Episode #263

Did you ever watch a scary shark movie and then feel afraid to get in the water? This bias could be why! Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real life? Take the Meme Fallacy...
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264. The Endowment Effect

Season #2 Episode #264

Have you ever wondered why people want so much money when they're selling their old stuff? This bias explains what's happening.   Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real life? Take the...
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