Philosophics 
— Philosophical and Political Ramblings

Are We All Gordon Gekko?


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This philosophical piece explores the irony of how readily we judge others' greed while overlooking our own, illustrating this with an anecdote about a man critical of a company's pricing practices. It attributes this to fundamental attribution bias, a cognitive bias where we explain others' actions through character flaws and our own through circumstance. The article further examines contributing psychological factors such as self-serving bias and cognitive dissonance, ultimately suggesting self-reflection and empathy as remedies for this pervasive human tendency. A biblical passage is cited to reinforce the concept of self-awareness preceding judgment. Finally, practical strategies are offered for mitigating this bias and fostering more balanced self-perception.

Source: https://philosophics.blog/2024/11/24/blinded-by-bias-the-irony-of-greed-and-self-perception/

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Philosophics 
— Philosophical and Political RamblingsBy Bry Willis