The Biased Brain Podcast


The Biased Brain Podcast with Owen Hawthorne
Explore the intriguing world of cognitive biases and human cognition in this engaging podcast. Discover how bias in decision making shapes our perceptions and influences our choices. Join us as we delve into the science behind critical thinking and biases, providing practical insights to enhance your understanding and control over your thought processes. Whether you're a psychology student or curious observer, this podcast offers valuable tools to help you unveil the hidden biases in your mind.

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How Restraint Bias Sabotages Our Self-Control: Understanding Cognitive Biases in Decision Making

April 30, 2025

Learn about restraint bias, a cognitive bias that tricks us into overestimating self-control, and how recognizing it can improve your decision-making.

How Attention Bias Shapes Mental Health: Understanding Cognitive Biases in Our Minds

April 29, 2025

Discover how attention bias influences mental health and decision-making, and explore ways to manage your brain's natural cognitive biases.

Understanding False Memories: How Our Biased Brain Tricks Us

April 28, 2025

Explore the false memory phenomenon and learn how cognitive biases shape our recollections and decisions in everyday life.

Understanding Intergroup Bias: How Our Biased Brain Shapes Social Divides

April 27, 2025

Explore real-life examples of intergroup bias and how understanding cognitive biases can improve our decision making and social interactions.

Understanding Escalation of Commitment: Why We Keep Making Bad Decisions

April 26, 2025

Discover why our biased brain keeps us locked in bad choices through escalation of commitment and learn how to improve critical thinking and decision making.

How the Paradox of Choice Affects Your Brain and Decision Making

April 25, 2025

Discover why too many options cause stress and indecision, and learn how understanding cognitive biases can improve your choices and satisfaction.

How the Framing Effect Shapes Your Decisions: Examples of Cognitive Biases

April 24, 2025

Discover how the framing effect influences your choices and learn real examples to understand cognitive biases and improve critical thinking.

How Survivorship Bias Clouds Our Judgment and Decision Making

April 23, 2025

Discover how survivorship bias skews our view of success and impacts decision making. Learn to recognize cognitive biases for clearer thinking.

Empathy-Altruism and Cognitive Biases: Understanding the Biased Brain Behind Helping Behavior

April 22, 2025

Explore how empathy and cognitive biases shape altruistic actions in our complex, biased brain. Learn to spot bias in decision making and think critically.

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