Laura Pike Seeley
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Laura Pike Seeley
Numerous psychological studies have found that we seek out information that supports our pre-existing views – and avoid information that might contradict them.
This cognitive bias can push people into more extreme ideological positions | BPS
While many leaders say they welcome dissent, their reactions often change when they actually get some. They may feel defensive. They may question their own judgment. They may resent having to take time to revisit the decision-making process. These are natural responses.
Into all problem-solving, a little dissent must fall
There are two factions working to prevent AI dangers. Here’s why they’re deeply divided.
Kelsey Pipervox.com
Sometimes, it’s really hard to be happy. And there’s a reason for that: The human brain isn’t hard-wired for happiness. Why? Because happiness isn’t essential for survival.
Why humans are surprisingly bad at being happy
Scientists have demonstrated that, as the years go by, much of what we think we remember is false. It seems our brains can't store every detail we experience, so we recall the gist of events — enough to create a story that makes sense to us. Every time we recall a story or tell it to others, we change small bits depending on whether our audience... See more
We change our memories each time we recall them, but that doesn’t mean we’re lying
memory and Neuroscience
the internet isn’t some alien force that descended upon us.
It’s just us, but bigger.
It’s just us, but bigger.
Joan Westenberg • The Original Sin of Everything
So when the opportunity arises — whether that’s giving a big presentation, launching a new product, or starting a business or a family…
Atria Books • Building a Second Brain
Although frenemies are the people who hurt us the most, we’re much slower to drop them than enemies.
Adam Grant • Opinion | Your Most Ambivalent Relationships Are the Most Toxic
Deep work is the ability to focus without distraction on a cognitively demanding task. It’s a skill that allows you to quickly master complicated information and produce better results in less time.