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The Truth About Bias
Discover the Science of Bias
If you don't think you're biased, you probably are. Bias in the realm of our short tours on Earth is one of the blind spots we discover as we trudge the road of destiny together.
“As we trudge , we judge people, places, and things.”
— Anonymous
We judge based on how our brains often rely on mental shortcuts called "heuristics." These shortcuts can be helpful, but they can also lead us into making mistakes or holding onto biases.
Understanding these mental tricks can help us become better thinkers, make smarter decisions, and be more fair in seeing the world and others.
What Are Heuristics?
Heuristics are invisible cheat codes the human brain uses to quickly solve problems without digging deep into heavy thinking. Imagine you're in a grocery store, looking at tons of cereal boxes.
Instead of reading all the nutrition facts, you might grab the one you remember from a funny commercial. That’s just one example. Heuristics are “rules of thumb” we use to navigate life as we make choices and judgments.
