The Cognitive Bias Podcast
The Cognitive Bias podcast explores the world of things we do that don't make any rational sense, one bias at a time.
Latest episodes
May 12, 2017 • 8min
Irrational Escalation
Why do we keep doing the thing even when it's no longer worth doing the thing?
May 7, 2017 • 8min
Information Bias
Sometimes more information is just more, not better.
Apr 28, 2017 • 9min
Impact Bias
A very personal bias but also a hopeful one. Why are we so bad at predicting how we'll feel in the future?
Apr 21, 2017 • 11min
The Illusion of Control
Why do we press the elevator button so many times? This is one bias that actually has an upside.
Apr 7, 2017 • 10min
Hyperbolic Discounting
This bias explains everything from predatory lending to unhealthy eating. Oh, and binge watching, too.
Apr 1, 2017 • 15min
The Framing Effect
This is the mother of all cognitive biases, so powerful, it can help start a war.
Mar 26, 2017 • 8min
The Focusing Effect
This week, a bias so powerful you can't even pay people not to do it.
Mar 18, 2017 • 8min
Extreme Aversion Bias
Where do we draw the line when it comes to using cognitive bias to get an advantage?
Mar 8, 2017 • 5min
Exposure-suspicion Bias
Why sometimes it's better to know less.
Mar 3, 2017 • 7min
The Endowment Effect
In this episode, we tackle a bias that makes you love what you own.
