Name: 3 kinds of bias that shape your worldview
Uploaded: 2018-12-11T15:39:24Z
Duration: 12 min 11 s
Description: What shapes our perceptions (and misperceptions) about science? In an eye-opening talk, meteorologist J. Marshall Shepherd explains how confirmation bias, the Dunning-Kruger effect and cognitive dissonance impact what we think we know -- and shares ideas for how we can replace them with something much more powerful: knowledge.

J. Marshall Shepherd: 3 kinds of bias that shape your worldview

3 kinds of bias that shape your worldview

What shapes our perceptions (and misperceptions) about science? In an eye-opening talk, meteorologist J. Marshall Shepherd explains how confirmation bias, the Dunning-Kruger effect and cognitive dissonance impact what we think we know -- and shares ideas for how we can replace them with something much more powerful: knowledge.

Perception shapes our understanding of science more than facts alone. Nearly 90 percent of scientists agree humans contribute to climate change, yet only half the public does. Everyday thinking is colored by confirmation bias, overconfidence, and the urge to dismiss information that doesn’t fit our worldview. By recognizing these mental traps and seeking reliable sources, anyone can expand their understanding and help protect our shared future.