Embrace The Void Luckpilled Chapter Two: Psychology of Luck
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Oct 24, 2024 In this engaging discussion, Sarah Tuleen, the Executive Director of the Creator Accountability Network and an expert in the psychology of luck, joins for a deep dive into how luck shapes our lives. They explore attribution theories, tackling complex ideas about free will, social justice, and the just-world illusion. Sarah sheds light on how societal hierarchies influence perceptions of success and the often-overlooked role of luck in personal narratives. The conversation also critiques meritocracy and highlights the psychological mechanisms behind victim blaming and systemic injustices.
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Attribution Theory Overview
- Attribution theory studies how people explain events, impacting beliefs and behaviors.
- It analyzes how attributing events to causes affects emotions and actions.
Fundamental Attribution Error
- The fundamental attribution error explains how we judge others' actions based on internal factors and our own on external ones.
- Recognizing this bias can help us become more understanding and less judgmental.
Attribution Theory Categories
- Attribution theory categorizes causes as internal/external, stable/unstable, and controllable/uncontrollable.
- These distinctions, while useful, become problematic when intertwined with deservingness.