Learning How to See with Brian McLaren
5: Hate and Love
Jul 30, 2021
In this episode, the hosts discuss Catastrophe Bias, which makes our brains focus on sudden negative changes and miss slow ones. They also explore Cash Bias, where we struggle to see things that interfere with our livelihoods. They reflect on the impact of the prosperity gospel and share personal experiences with financial struggle. The power of money and its influence on our values and spirituality are discussed. They emphasize the need to prioritize love over money and recognize our biases.
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- Our brains are wired to set a baseline of normalcy, making us vulnerable to slow-developing disasters and underestimate the long-term impact of global warming and other gradual changes.
- Our brains tend to see the world through the lens of our economy and struggle to envision a world without it, as economic considerations overshadow other important values.
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Catastrophe Bias
Our brains are wired to set a baseline of normalcy and assume what feels normal has always been and will always remain. This bias leads us to minimize threats and become vulnerable to slow-developing disasters, such as climate change. The example of the decline in insect populations over time highlights how we can easily miss significant changes in our environment. Our brains are more attuned to sudden catastrophes, causing us to underestimate the long-term impact of global warming and other gradual changes.
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