36 min
13 Selective Perception - Why don't people believe in science? IMPACTivism: Get better at doing good
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Selective perception allows our expectations or existing frames of mind to affect how we perceive inputs. If we aspire to impact positive change, we ought to seek the most accurate model of the world we're capable of perceiving?
Unfortunately, we're wired to seek potentially inaccurate, yet convenient models of the world instead, the type that does not threaten our current way of life or require from us energy from us. So why don't some people believe in science? Well, selective perception is part of the answer.
A special thank you to HÄANA and Cello Joe for permission to use the music in this episode. You can find all their links in the show notes right here: logansullivan.com/e13/
Selective perception allows our expectations or existing frames of mind to affect how we perceive inputs. If we aspire to impact positive change, we ought to seek the most accurate model of the world we're capable of perceiving?
Unfortunately, we're wired to seek potentially inaccurate, yet convenient models of the world instead, the type that does not threaten our current way of life or require from us energy from us. So why don't some people believe in science? Well, selective perception is part of the answer.
A special thank you to HÄANA and Cello Joe for permission to use the music in this episode. You can find all their links in the show notes right here: logansullivan.com/e13/
36 min