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How desire can warp our view of the world
Motivated perception
It is the idea that we see what we want to see.
It’s similar to another concept — motivated reasoning, where we come to conclusions we’re predisposed to believe in.
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What influences our perception
- What we pay attention to and context
- Expectations and stereotypes
- Motivation. We tend to see what we want to see.
Motivated perception
It is the idea that we see what we want to see.
It’s similar to another concept — motivated reasoning, where we come to conclusions we’re predisposed to believe in.
Naive realism
It is the feeling that our perception of the world reflects the truth.
Of all our senses, we tend to trust our eyes the most. And we believe that the way we see the world is the way that the world really is.
Knowing our biases
It gives us the space, the opportunity and the awareness that we could do something about them.
What’s so hard about dealing with our biases is how silently they operate in our minds. We’re not always aware of our motivations and our expectations.
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Putting FOMO into perspective
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Why we stick to bad decisions
Psychologists call this “the anchoring bias.”
After we’ve made a decision, even an illogical one, we tend to cling to it. That is, we filter out dissenting information while seeking data that confirms our original viewpoints.
How to avoid brainshift
- Be aware that we are all vulnerable to the consequences of brainshift, regardless of our ethics, social status, or IQ.
- Know the situations that stoke your fears and desires: Those involving money, sex, and fame/recognition are good places to start.
- Answer to these questions: What’s the worst thing that could happen? How would I feel if that outcome occurred?