Learning How to See with Brian McLaren
3: Mountain Climbers
Jul 16, 2021
In this episode, Brian McLaren and the team discuss consciousness bias and competency bias, exploring how our level of consciousness affects what we see and how our brains prefer to think of ourselves as above average. They also touch on the perpetuation of biases in policies and systems, the stages of consciousness and personal growth, and the importance of cultivating a beginner's mind to challenge our biases. Additional resources and prayers for personal growth are shared.
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- Our brains have a consciousness bias that makes us see some things and ignore others, and this bias is influenced by our level of maturity and development.
- We have a competency bias that leads us to overestimate or underestimate our own competence, and it is important to have humility and remain open to learning.
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Bias in Bible Study Group
The speaker recalls a time when they attended a Bible study group and noticed a disparity in their own approach to answering theological questions compared to the group leader. While the speaker felt the need to respond with Bible verses, the leader took a more empathetic and inquisitive approach. This experience led the speaker to realize that there are different ways of seeing and thinking that they had not been exposed to before.
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