Biases Episodes

In this illuminating episode of The Light Inside, we delve into the intricacies of effective communication and the unseen barriers that often hinder our ability to connect meaningfully with others. Our focus is on understanding and overcoming parataxic distortion—a cognitive bias where we replace the intended meaning of someone's words with our own preconceived notions. We are joined by psychologist and relationship specialist Fred Talisman, who shares his expertise on the subconscious patterns...

In today’s enlightening episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Josh George, a sixth-degree black belt martial arts instructor who has dedicated over 30 years to teaching martial arts. Josh has innovatively applied his expertise to assist neurodivergent individuals, particularly children, by developing a martial arts curriculum that focuses on enhancing proprioceptive and vestibular pathways. Josh shared his journey of how he began working with neurodivergent individuals about 20 years ag...

In this episode of The Light Inside, we explore the complex nature of color perception and what it teaches us about our understanding of the world. Joining us is Master Atelier Artist, Mandy Theis, as we discuss how our perceptual filters shape our understanding of the world around us, highlighting the role of selective attention, cognitive biases, cultural influences, and memory limitations. Mandy also introduces the Atelier art training techniques and cognitive perspectives as tools for gain...

In this thought-provoking episode of The Light Inside, we explore the complexities of neophobia—an unhealthy fear of the unknown—and how it can paralyze us from embracing new experiences and opportunities for growth. Change-leading catalyst Jamie Meyer joins the conversation to unravel the psychological mechanisms that underpin this irrational fear and how it can hinder our ability to form new routines and perspectives. Throughout our conversation, we examined the processes necessary to embrace...

In this episode of The Light Inside, host Jeffrey Besecker explores the concept of declinism and its impact on our ability to find solutions to the global crises we face.Author Jeff Hardy, joins us to discuss how the looming threat of the sixth human mass extinction and the decline of our planet, can create challenges when discerning the truth amidst doom and gloom. Hardy delves into the idea of declinism as a cognitive bias that hinders our ability to take thoughtful action and embrace change....

Knowledge. It’s one of the only resources that grows as we share it. Yet sometimes, that’s not so easy. Why do we sometimes find it so difficult to share our knowledge? And furthermore - why does at times it seem so challenging to accept the valid input and constructive criticism of others? Since ancient times, when the words “know thyself” were inscribed at the Temple of Apollo at Delphi, sages and philosophers have hailed the importance of self-knowledge. Modern research, however, has called...