Misjudging Reality
Many people vastly overestimate the rate of teenage pregnancies, believing it's 24% when the actual figure is just 2%. This tendency to misjudge stems from our evolutionary past, where paying attention to negative information was crucial for survival. Our brains are wired to focus on vivid, alarming stories, which skews our perception of reality and amplifies our fears.In this clip
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Something You Should Know
Why We Are Wrong About So Much & How to Reduce Your Anxiety in an Anxious World
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How are we wired for negativity as discussed in the episode Why your brain is wired for negative thoughts and how to change it! and the clip Evolution of Negativity?
How are we wired for negativity according to the episode Why your brain is wired for negative thoughts and how to change it! and the clip Evolution of Negativity?
How are we wired for negativity as discussed in the episode Why your brain is wired for negative thoughts and how to change it! and the clip Overcoming Negativity Bias?