
5: Hate and Love
Learning How to See with Brian McLaren
The Catastrophe Bias and the Biases of Perception
This chapter explores the biases that our brains have towards perceiving what feels normal and the impact it has on our vulnerability to disasters. It discusses examples of political turmoil, climate change, and police violence, highlighting how our brains are wired to remember sudden catastrophes but easily miss slow-going ones. The chapter also delves into the desire for personal stability and the tendency to avoid thinking about larger systemic issues.
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