Saturday, May 3, 2025
More

    VIDEO: Your brain is biased by default. Here’s how to reset it | David Eagleman

    Date:

    Sharing is SO MUCH APPRECIATED!

    Expanding your worldview starts with understanding your brain. Stanford neuroscientist David Eagleman explains.

    Subscribe to Big Think on YouTube ►    / @bigthink  

    Watch the full Perception Box series ►    • Perception Box™  

    David Eagleman, a neuroscientist at Stanford and host of the Inner Cosmos podcast, explores how our brains shape the reality we experience and why we often accept our perceptions as the only truth. From a young age, we develop our understanding of the world based on limited experiences and biases, which can lead us to form narrow views about what’s true. Eagleman explains that our genetics and life experiences wire our brains in unique ways, meaning that each of us sees the world a little differently. He introduces the idea of “perceptual genomics,” which looks at how slight genetic differences influence our perception of reality.

    He also discusses how our brains naturally create in-groups and out-groups, a tendency rooted in evolution that affects how much empathy we feel for others. To overcome these biases, Eagleman suggests that we start by recognizing our own prejudices, understanding the tactics of dehumanization, and connecting with others through shared interests. This approach helps us appreciate the diverse realities others experience, ultimately contributing to a more empathetic and understanding society.

    Explore the Perception Box series hub ► https://bigthink.com/perception-box/?…

    We created this video in partnership with Unlikely Collaborators.

    Sharing is SO MUCH APPRECIATED!

    POPULAR

    More Good Stuff!
    Related

    #DECOMPRESS with ‘The Silent Wonder’

    Discover the ultimate way to decompress with 'The Silent...

    9 Thirty Six shares: Here are 9 great fitness events and activities to kickstart the new year!

    936 suggests: Walking Works Wonders... PLEASE REMEMBER that 9 Thirty...

    Chuck Baker & Sherri Jackson with lunch by Katherine’s Chateau star at our Local Live Lunch

    Wednesday August 21st – 12 till 1:30 – Chuck...

    Jeff Woods Birthday Banger: ZED – A Tribute to Led Zeppelin

    Jeff Woods and the MSC are proud to jointly...

    How Dubai became a haven for criminals from around the world | 60 Minutes Australia

    Aussie criminals are living like kings in the gangsters’...

    Town of The Blue Mountains Hires Monica Quinlan as Director of Corporate and Financial Services

    August 30, 2024 The Town of The Blue Mountains is...

    The Mother of All Yard Sales | Saturday, May 4th

    Thanks so much for the great efforts of our...

    LOCAL FINANCIAL ADVISOR ARRESTED IN $1.8 MILLION DOLLAR FRAUD INVESTIGATION

    (CITY OF ORILLIA, ON)- Members of the OPP Orillia Major...

    Dr. Marie Curie Jr shares “It’s time to clean up classroom oil spills”

    By David Suzuki Growing up involves confronting uncomfortable truths —...

    Paradigm shift needed to address climate change, biodiversity loss

    By David Suzuki Much of the focus in trying to...

    Shipping Container Farming is the Future!

    Shannon O'Malley discovered hydroponics when she relocated from Pennsylvania...

    VIDEO | Elon Musk Stuns Piers Morgan

    I worked at Tesla starting in July of 2017...

    Glacial Erractic and Molecular @ Black Bellows Brewery | Saturday March 22, 2025

    A Night to Remember @ Black Bellows Brewery Saturday...

    Susanne Mikler | It’s the Season to be Jolly!

    By Susanne Mikler For many years the annual holiday house...

    May is Health Care Professional Appreciation Month at the County of Simcoe

    Midhurst/ April 30, 2025 – Throughout the month of May,...

    ‘In a new realm’: China’s escalating cyberespionage leaving the U.S. ‘so vulnerable’

    On Friday, the U.S. announced sanctions on China’s Integrity...

    FIREWORKS VIDEO | Happy Canada Day from Collingwood 2024

    We all enjoyed a spectacular fireworks display launched from...

    In Conversation with David Frum: Will Chrystia Freeland’s resignation be Justin Trudeau’s undoing?

    Leading author, journalist and thinker David Frum and The...

    Wendy Hunter, RP | Understanding the Difference: Tantrum vs. Meltdown

    As a Registered Psychotherapist, parents ask me what is...

    VIDEO | Danielle Smith visits Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago

    Alberta Premier Danielle Smith visited Mar-a-Lago, the Florida home...

    HURONIA WEST INVESTIGATION LEADS TO ARREST AND DRUG SEIZURE

    (TOWN OF WASAGA BEACH, ON) - Members of the Huronia...

    Frankie Malloy shares “Lets Find a Forever Home for Eggs and Waffles”

    Our resident chaos coordinator “Frankie Malloy” is staging another...

    The Blue Mountains Invites Residents to “Pitch-In” for Earth Week

    The Town of The Blue Mountains encourages members of...

    Town Hosting Community Engagement Events with Council | Town of The Blue Mountains

    The Town of The Blue Mountains Council is hosting...

    7 Beginner Raised Bed Garden Mistakes to Avoid

    In this video I will share seven common raised...

    3 Part Harmony Play-shop with Jayden Grahlman

    Wednesday, July 24th, 2024 at 6 PM - 8...

    Japan BLASTS Trump Plans…Ambassador IS LIVID!!

    MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Japan getting pissed...

    Remembering the Heroes of D-Day: An Eternal Salute | Collingwood Pays Respect

    Photo: Piper Al Wallace, Bugler Rob Chamber, Cadets CMWO...

    The Calculated Chaos: Decoding Trump and Musk’s Embrace of Disruption

    Donald Trump and Elon Musk, seemingly disparate figures from...

    Canadians stop buying American and travelling to the U.S. amid trade war | Power & Politics

    CBC’s J.P. Tasker joins Power & Politics to break...

    COMING UP @ THEATRE COLLINGWOOD

    We are thrilled to present Johannes Linstead: From Spain to...

    Plastic People – The Hidden Crisis of Microplastics

    Together with White Pine Pictures, Be The Change Film...

    Ally Vitally shares on the New COVID Variant: KP.3

    New COVID Variant: KP.3 What is KP.3? KP.3 is a new...

    Elon’s Takeover Is in Full Swing & It’s Terrifying (w/ Anne Applebaum) | Bulwark Podcast

    If the Chinese hacked the U.S. government the way...

    TWO ATV’S STOLEN FROM RESIDENCE IN ORO-MEDONTE

    (Orillia, ON) -The Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police...

    Mercedes Chan shares AI News: OpenAI Dropping Tomorrow! Midjourney V7, and More!

    Join My Newsletter for Regular AI Updates 👇🏼 https://forwardfuture.ai https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nwp4Ucm8aQo 👉🏻...

    #ITSTARTS with all of us!

    Midhurst/February 26, 2025 – Kicking off ITSTARTS month across the...

    VIDEO | Rosie’s Smokehouse Deluxe fires up at “Jazz & Blues Live at The Station”

    Special thanks to, Charlie Gudaitis, and the "A Team"...

    2025 Wild Chervil Management Strategy

    Since 2023, the Town of The Blue Mountains has...

    IMPAIRED DRIVER ON CHRISTMAS EVE | Wasaga Beach

    (Wasaga Beach, ON) - Officers from the Huronia West OPP...

    The Trews Acoustic Trio – Thursday, December 12 | Meaford Hall

    The achievements of rock ‘n’ roll heavyweights, The Trews,...

    Boomerang Band | MusicinthePark Thornbury 

    Our LAST CONCERT in the park this Sunday, August...

    Marc Suood shares “How to go from a 3.0 to a 3.5 pickleball player” | BONUS VIDEOS

    Every Saturday, Marc Suood shares a pickleball video or...

    COMING SOON | 167th Annual Great Northern Exhibition

    Join us September 20-22, 2024 for the 167th Annual...

    Smile and Greet Someone Today | Camera On Collingwood

    It's a place where community ties are strong, and everyone looks out for each other.

    Update on Campus of Care Project

    The Town of The Blue Mountains would like to...

    Navigating the Storm: Three Ways to Cope with Political Anxiety

    Navigating the Storm: Three Ways to Cope with Political...

    24 Applicants to be considered for Vacant Collingwood Council Seat

    Collingwood, ON - The Town of Collingwood is...

    When the Frogs Fell Silent | Collingwood Climate Action Team

    By: Deborah M. Buehler “What’s so special about the frogs...

    Town Hall Holiday Office Closure | Town of The Blue Mountains

    They would like to advise residents of upcoming service...

    International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2024: Amplifying Leadership for an Inclusive Future

    Collingwood, ON – The Town of Collingwood proudly joins...

    VIDEO | The Real Reason Dogs STARE at You Is Surprising

    In today's video titled "The Real Reason Dogs STARE...

    Stand-up Comedy about Getting Older

    Getting older is funny if you're Patton Oswalt, Ricky...

    Telling Our Stories: Jewish Heritage Month

    Collingwood, ON – In 2018 the federal government introduced...

    #WOW – Great Team Competition @ Swing Courts | Ladies Only Tournament on Sunday

    Today was an epic showdown at the Swing Courts,...

    Frankie Malloy introduces Dedicated Dog Walking | A Regional Favourite

    Dedicated Dog Walking takes a different approach Taking pride in...

    OJHL ANNOUNCES COACHES, SUPPORT STAFF FOR SERIES WITH OUA TEAMS

    20-year-olds from the OJ to get student-athlete experience during...

    #IMPORTANT The Chinese Cut Off Drone Exports | Peter Zeihan

    ATTENTION CANADA The Chinese Government has moved toward implementing an...

    Summer Sets- Turbo Street Funk

     Dive into the rhythm of summer with "Summer Sets" Friday,...

    Tapestry: the Carole King Songbook | Meaford Hall

    Saturday, September 14, 2024 7:30 pm - BUY TICKETS https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=csQX6kYTDCU&t=262s Tapestry:...

    Wasaga Beach YMCA Receives Funding from Rotary Club for Free Community Swim

    A huge thank you to the Rotary Club of...

    #OnThisDay in 1983, Horst Bulau won his final ski jumping World Cup event!

    Horst retired with 13 World Cup event wins, with...

    Music in the Park is back | Sunday, July 7th – ​The British Invasion

    Presented by the Blue Mountain Legacy Fund SUNDAYS, JULY 7TH...

    The Virtual Voyage with Social Media Trends

    In a bustling digital realm, where trends spark like...

    County to open call for applications for Social and Community Investment Fund (SCIF) on January 30, 2025

    SCIF provides funding to support initiatives addressing poverty Midhurst/January 23,...

    Premiere Regional Event | Stonebridge Wasaga Beach Blues Festival

    Stonebridge Wasaga Beach Blues Festival is an annual music...

    Gerry Cheevers, 84 Years Old! Sharp as a tack! – talks about Orr, Esposito and winning Stanley Cups!

    Boston Bruins legend, Gerry Cheevers, joins us to talk...

    Celebrating Unity: The History of Canada Day

    On July 1, 1867, the British North America Act...

    OPP Urge Snowmobilers to Think Safety This Weekend

    (MIDLAND,ON) - A few quick pointers on snowmobile safety from...

    Collingwood Celebrates 211 Day

    Collingwood, ON — The Town of Collingwood is...

    Tomorrow’s Promise: A Warm-Hearted Tale of Hope and Transformation

    In a quiet little town nestled between rolling hills,...

    Spring has Sprung in Simcoe County!

    We hope this message finds you safe and well....

    Horoscopes by Orion Moonsong | March 2-8, 2025

    Orion Moonsong, celestial eavesdropper extraordinaire... While we're all busy with...

    Ally Vitally shares “The Enchantment of the Strawberry Moon”

    The first full moon of the summer is making...

    Dopamine Expert: Doing This Once A Day Fixes Your Dopamine! What Alcohol Is Doing To Your Brain!!

    Dr Anna Lembke is Professor of Psychiatry at Stanford...

    April 27 to May 3 is National Volunteer Week

    Midhurst/April 23, 2025 – From April 27 to May 3,...

    The Transformative Touch of Gratitude: Unveiling Its Many Benefits

    Once upon a time in the quaint village of...

    As youth march for a safe climate, politicians pander to polluters

    By David Suzuki It’s hard for me to imagine what...

    What’s the Rules on Passing Working Snowplows

    (MIDLAND, ON) - Roads in North Simcoe have seen their share...

    Ally Vitally asks: Feeling a bit sluggish? Want to give your immune system a boost? #GINGER

    Look no further than the power of ginger and...

    ORILLIA OPP INVESTIGATING DISTURBANCE

    SIU Invokes Mandate (ORILLIA, ON) - The Orillia Detachment of the...

    Ontario SPCA partnership ensures pets and their people stay warm this winter

    Ed Michel, Manager of the Ontario SPCA Barrie Animal...

    The Tipping Point I Got Wrong | Malcolm Gladwell | TED

    In his 2000 bestseller "The Tipping Point," Malcolm Gladwell...

    Frankie Malloy shares “Lets Find a Forever Home for Hope and Humphrey”

    Our resident chaos coordinator “Frankie Malloy” is staging another...

    Ways to Honour National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

    Collingwood, ON - National Day for Truth and...

    JOHNNY HARRIS – Why Hacking is the Future of War

    Cyber Warfare, Explained From influencing elections to disrupting nuclear...

    WATCH THIS | JD Vance Can’t Show His Face In Public

    JD Vance goes on a skiing trip in Vermont...

    #WOW Tesla FSD Supervised 12.3.4 Reviews

    One of the key features of Tesla FSD Supervised...

    VIDEO: Dolby Vision 12K | Experience the Unbelievable Nature

    Experience the unbelievable beauty of high-quality HDR 12K 120fps...

    County supporting residents during ice storm cleanup measures

    Midhurst/March 31, 2025 – As the County and our area...

    The Truth About ADHD | Dr. Daniel Amen

    Uncover ADHD's origins, benefits, challenges, and effective management with...

    CARING GRANDPARENTS, DON’T ACT TOO QUICKLY!

    (ORILLIA, ON) - Grandparent or emergency scams are common scams...

    The Mike McCarthy Band | Music in the Park | Sunday July 14th

    SUNDAYS, JULY 7TH - AUGUST 18TH, 2024, 6-8pm​BAYVIEW PARK,...