Importance of Slowing Down and Being Right vs. Quick in Judgments

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Our brains are wired to quickly make intuitive judgments about people, which was crucial for survival in our evolutionary past. However, in the modern world, it is more important to be right than quick in our assessments. Research indicates that quick judgments, such as in job interviews, may not be accurate predictors of success. Slowing down and questioning the basis of our judgments is essential to overcome biases and make informed decisions.

How well would you say you know yourself? Do you feel like the same person you were 10 years ago? Today’s guest, Shankar Vedantam, loves these kinds of questions and what they reveal about what we believe about ourselves and how we actually behave. Shankar is a science writer and the creator and host of the podcast “Hidden Brain”. In this episode, Shankar shares why he’s fascinated by the things we THINK we know, uncovers examples of what our brains hide from us, and shares how we can use that knowledge to live the lives we want to be living. For the full text transcript, visit go.ted.com/BHTranscripts.