Posts tagged Motivated Reasoning
240 | (COVID) Vaccine Hesitancy pt 2
240 | (COVID) Vaccine Hesitancy pt 2

This first discussion briefly explains the COVID Virus, the fallout of the pandemic, and the promise of Operation Warp Speed. We suggested three categories of hesitancy: general (legitimate) reasons, pretend (conspiracy reasons), and Motivated reasons. We only review general reasons for now and will finish the list in the next episode. One takeaway: hesitant people aren’t stupid (most of the time). There are a lot of legitimate reasons to be wary. We disagree with them, of course, but it is helpful to understand where they come from.

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Human Bias, PseudoscienceWWDWWDAbraham, Shane, Shane Spiker, Shanebraham, Vaccine, COVID, Coronovirus, Operation Warp Speed, Pandemic, Motivated Reasoning, Skepticism, ConservatismComment
239 | (COVID) Vaccine Hesitancy pt 1
239 | (COVID) Vaccine Hesitancy pt 1

This first discussion briefly explains the COVID Virus, the fallout of the pandemic, and the promise of Operation Warp Speed. We suggested three categories of hesitancy: general (legitimate) reasons, pretend (conspiracy reasons), and Motivated reasons. We only review general reasons for now and will finish the list in the next episode. One takeaway: hesitant people aren’t stupid (most of the time). There are a lot of legitimate reasons to be wary. We disagree with them, of course, but it is helpful to understand where they come from.

Listen in, and remember that you can reach us directly at info@wwdwwdpodcast.com, through the comments below OR on social via @wwdwwdpodcast or #wwdwwdpodcast.

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Human Bias, PseudoscienceWWDWWDAbraham, Shane, Shane Spiker, Shanebraham, Vaccine, COVID, Coronovirus, Operation Warp Speed, Pandemic, Motivated Reasoning, Skepticism, ConservatismComment
157 | Motivated Reasoning
157 | Motivated Reasoning

Have you ever heard someone self-describe as “socially liberal and fiscally conservative?” If that grinds your gears, you might be avoiding conflicting thoughts altogether and falling victim to motivated reasoning. Life isn’t black and white, but if you’re comfortable in your own beliefs then you probably haven’t heard another opinion in a while. Behavior analysts especially should echo our essential attitude of Philosophical Doubt and always consider the unseen variables at play. The world is an ever-changing platform of complication and contention, but we can continuously work together for the greater good by monitoring our systems

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Philosophy, Human BiasScott Abraham MillerAbraham, RyanO, Alan, Motivated Reasoning, Skepticism, Rationalization, logical reasoning, SGU, Skeptics Guide to the UniverseComment
129 | Tapping Meridian Points | Why We Do What We Do
129 | Tapping Meridian Points | Why We Do What We Do

Meridian points are the gateways through which “chi” flows into our bodies. These specialized pores in our skin conduct chi such that with an appropriate balance we find ourselves in good physical and mental health, but with imbalance we find ourselves in poor mental and physical health. Traditionally accomplished through acupuncture, many argue the same outcome is accessible through applying any kind of attention or pressure to meridian points. Except that every single thing about this is not backed by science, medicine, logic, or common sense. Learn about the damning history of meridian points and why we can and should forever let go of this way of magical thinking.

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Human Bias, Myth-Busting, PseudoscienceScott Abraham MillerAbraham, Shane, Shanebraham, Meridian Points, Acupuncture, Acupressure, Reflexology, Jim Kwik, Pseudoscience, Skepticism, Skeptical Activism, Placebo, Motivated ReasoningComment