How to think critically about what we hear to account for our own biases, predispositions and interpretations.
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Tag: Cognition
The Spread of Misinformation
Context is crucial when it comes to understanding seemingly startling information. Consider these types of context and what you can do to slow there spread of misinformation.
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Stand-Alone Statistics
Statistics cannot stand alone without context. Find out how to approach potentially misleading stats.
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From Cognitive Dissonance to Cognitive Diversity
We are obsessed with the new and the familiar, all at the same time. Margarita Diaz Who doesn’t love a new twist onContinue reading “From Cognitive Dissonance to Cognitive Diversity”
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Knowledge and Understanding
Anyone can google a concept. The trick is learning to apply it correctly. Diverse in the City® In one of my favorite SeinfeldContinue reading “Knowledge and Understanding”
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Critical Thinking
It’s always the right time to think for ourselves. Margarita Diaz Creative thinking, analytical thinking and critical thinking are different types of thinkingContinue reading “Critical Thinking”
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Second Grader Wisdom
“I need a minute to sort out my brain.” My Second Grader When a second grader speaks the kind of truth we canContinue reading “Second Grader Wisdom”
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The Family Parrot
“So live that you wouldn’t be ashamed to sell the family parrot to the town gossip.” Will Rogers How much of what reallyContinue reading “The Family Parrot”
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Hearing Crickets?
Hearing crickets is not a clear answer. Diverse in the City™️ In the workplace, we have announced an action plan and asked forContinue reading “Hearing Crickets?”
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A Few Words on Biases
Implicit biases affect not just what we do and say, but also what we hear. Diverse in the City™️ Implicit or unconscious biasesContinue reading “A Few Words on Biases”
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