The Psychology Podcast Gleb Tsipursky || Cognitive Bias in Relationships
Aug 16, 2021
Gleb Tsipursky, a cognitive neuroscientist and CEO of Disaster Avoidance Experts, sheds light on the hidden biases affecting our relationships. He argues against blindly trusting gut feelings, emphasizing how tribalism can lead to misunderstanding in polarized societies. Gleb discusses the illusion of transparency, urging better communication and emotional awareness. He highlights the need for critical thinking and external perspectives to navigate intuition effectively, empowering listeners to enhance their relationship dynamics and decision-making.
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Gut Instincts vs. Modern World
- Our gut instincts are not well-suited to the modern world.
- They evolved for the tribal dynamics of the savanna environment.
HR and Football Rivalries
- Gleb Tsipursky asked HR leaders if they would hire a rival football fan.
- Only three out of 100 raised their hands, demonstrating in-group bias.
Halo and Horns Effect
- The halo effect makes us like all traits of someone we like, while the horns effect does the opposite.
- This explains accent discrimination and other biases based on appearance.
