

The Dark Side of Optimism Bias
6 snips Nov 27, 2023
The podcast discusses the dark side of optimism bias, exploring its impact on unfavorable career events, entitlement, and lack of preparation. Practical exercises to combat optimism bias are suggested, along with the use of probability trees for decision-making. The speakers also emphasize the importance of updating probability estimates and avoiding confirmation bias.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
The Subjectivity of Favorability and the Dark Side of Optimism Bias
03:16 • 3min
Fighting Optimism Bias and Practical Exercises
06:11 • 2min
Confronting Risks and Using Probability Trees in Decision-Making
08:40 • 3min
The Dark Side of Optimism Bias: Beliefs, Evidence, and Confirmation Bias
11:37 • 3min