Stoic Coffee Break
139 - Judgments
Aug 6, 2018
The podcast explores the concept of judgments and how they impact our perceptions of others. It emphasizes the importance of self-awareness in challenging initial judgments and discusses the negative impact of snap judgments. Additionally, it delves into the unconscious judgments shaped by societal influences and personal biases. The podcast also discusses the importance of suspending judgments, cultivating curiosity, and accepting our true selves.
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- Our initial impressions and snap judgments about people can often be completely wrong, emphasizing the importance of being mindful and understanding the reality before forming judgments.
- Examining and challenging our mental models can help us promote understanding, compassion, and acceptance, and reduce biases and prejudices in our judgments of others.
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The Power of Judgments
The podcast explores the concept of judgments and how they impact our perception of people and events. The Stoics believed that events themselves are neutral; it is our judgments and opinions that assign value or meaning to them. The episode emphasizes the importance of being mindful of our initial impressions and taking time to understand the reality of a situation or a person before forming judgments. It also highlights the negative consequences of making snap judgments and the role of comparisons and expectations in shaping our judgments of others.
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