Bias is one of those things modern people try to avoid. Yet, I think we are fooling ourselves. We all have them and truly life would be pretty terrible if we entered every decision as a blank slate.
I really wonder which is worse. Thinking you are unbiased or not caring. And of you might be saying to yourself, no one thinks they're unbiased. But is that actually true?
I have interacted with people that seem to beleive they are not biased. Its laughable to me. We can't help but be biased. It's the result of experience and shared experience.
Can bias have negative results? Yes, of course it can. I just wonder if we are fooling ourselves with the desire to be unbiased.
Understanding by far for me
Agreed. Not only is it more attainable (by far) but also more believable. There is almost no one who can claim to be truly unbiased and be believed. So what's the point?
Someone who understands and can state their bias can keep credibility, and even earn some in some cases.
People have a bias toward thinking bias is bad, therefore their bias is that they are unbiased
Shifting the framing of bias to bias being good, unlocks understanding why you're biased, and can look at things objectively as an opportunity to upgrade or fortify your bias
Yep.
I think being aware of your biases is much more attainable.
Ironically, it seems like that makes them even stronger, at least for certain types of cognitive biases.
There’s some funny research about how people who have greater awareness of cognitive biases are ironically even more biased.
Acting in good faith is more important than caring about your, or others’, biases. Just listen to what people say and honestly consider it, rather than looking for reasons to dismiss them.
Yep
I agree, understanding is far easier.
I used to be sensitive to people pointing out my biases. Then it got into a whole thing where everyone did this whenever they didn't agree with you. So I stopped caring about what anyone thinks my biases are. If by myself I identify it and I want to do something about them, fine. If I don't, also fine. And respect dictates I treat you the same as I do myself.