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How cognitive biases distort reality that leads to both good and bad results. Today a fun experiment where we combine Psychology and History. We learn about the 7 perception-based illusions of cognitive biases whilst applying them to the life of Napoleon. We understand how biases can be useful for us and lead us to greatness and how they can also be our downfall. Cognitive biases covered:
Selective Perception - Why we see things how we want to see them
Exposure Effect - How repetition makes us likes stuff
Baader-Meinhof Effect - Why we notice our car everywhere after we buy it
Placebo Effect - How to make your leg being cut off less awful
Illusion of Control - Why you can't roll dice
Clustering Illusion - How we spot patterns that don't exist
Contrast Effect - Why comparison makes things awful but also wonderful

 Further reading:

Napoleon The Great - Andrew Roberts -  UK Book - US Book


Thinking Fast and Slow - Daniel Kahneman - UK Book - US Book


Predictably Irrational - Dan Ariely - UK Book - US Book


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 Chapters: 00:00 Princeton Vs. Dartmouth 01:34 Selective Perception in Politics 02:26 Reality Distortion Fields 04:13 Napoleon's Rise and Fall 05:57 The Exposure Effect 09:06 The Baader-Meinhof Phenomenon 11:24 The Placebo Effect 15:53 The Illusion of Control 18:59 Napoleon's Russian Campaign 21:25 The Clustering Illusion 25:29 The Contrast Effect 30:00 Reflections on Cognitive Biases 33:11 Closing Thoughts and Call to Action 
 
 
 Topics: overcoming selective perception for personal growth using the mere exposure effect to build positive habits Baader-Meinhof phenomenon and mindfulness practices applying the placebo effect to boost self-confidence illusion of control and decision making strategies clustering illusion impact on personal finance contrast effect in daily life and productivity psychology of mindset and cognitive biases cognitive biases and personal development improving decision making through understanding cognitive biases Napoleon cognitive biases analysis how Napoleon's decisions were influenced by biases cognitive biases in historical figures psychological analysis of Napoleon Bonaparte cognitive biases experiments and examples Napoleon Bonaparte decision making impact of cognitive biases on leadership psychological insights into Napoleon's strategies contrast effect in Napoleon's campaigns illusion of control in historical decisions mere exposure effect examples in history Baader-Meinhof phenomenon historical examples selective perception in Napoleon's battles clustering illusion and military strategy placebo effect in leadership confidence   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Napoleon and the 7 Illusions of Perception - [Cog Biases pt.4]

How to break down complexity and build true understanding. Richard Feynman is a Nobel Prize-winning Physicist and is widely considered one of the greatest teachers ever. He invented the razor "If someone uses a lot of complexity and Jargon to explain something, they probably don’t understand it." His 4-step technique uncovers the gaps lurking in our knowledge so we can truly master something. 
 Further Reading

Biography: Surely You're Joking Mr Feynman - UK Book - US Book


6 Easy Pieces: Feynman's Physics Essentials - UK Book - US Book


Feynman's Lectures: Box set - UK Series - US Series


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 Chapters: 00:00 Introduction: The Power of Emotions in Learning 00:55 The Learning Pyramid: Retention Rates 01:21 Effective Learning Methods 02:05 The Role of Emotions in Teaching 03:51 Introduction to Richard Feynman 04:06 Feynman's Contributions to Physics 05:18 Feynman's Teaching Technique 06:35 Step 1: Go Wide and Then Deep 07:26 Step 2: Explain Like You're Teaching a 5-Year-Old 09:02 Step 3: Feedback, Assessment, and Restudying 10:54 Step 4: Organize, Convey, and Review 14:15 Conclusion: The Importance of Simplicity 
 
 Topics Richard Feynman's teaching techniques explained Understanding the learning pyramid and memory retention How to master anything with the Feynman technique Richard Feynman's coolest experiments and insights Learning pyramid and retention rates comparison Feynman's method for effective learning and teaching Richard Feynman’s approach to mastering subjects Discussion and teaching methods in the learning pyramid Audio-visual learning vs reading retention rates Richard Feynman’s impact on education and teaching Effective study techniques inspired by Richard Feynman Mastering complex subjects with the Feynman method Richard Feynman’s contributions to science education Learning retention: discussion vs teaching methods Feynman’s experiments and their educational value   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Feynman Technique: Learn to Master Anything

Uncover the reasons behind your behaviour patterns and what to do about it. Attachment is a core part of human instinct that is formed incredibly early yet impacts our whole life. Jessica Baum is a Licensed Mental Health Counsellor, Relationship Expert and author. Expect to learn:
Why anxious attachment styles develop
How to alter an attachment style
How to communicate effectively with each attachment style
What happens in couple therapy

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Anxiously Attached - UK Book - US Book


 Other Reading

Attached - Amir Levine - UK Book - US Book


Body Keeps the Score - UK Book - US Book


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 Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Attachment styles 01:41 Attachment Styles and Growth Mindset 01:53 The Origins of Attachment Theory 05:37 Metacognition in Development 08:12 Couples Therapy for Attachment Issues 12:09 Self-Regulation and Co-Regulation 15:19 Dependency vs Interdependency    19:07 Catastrophizing and Attachment Styles 21:40 Mirror Neurons and Attunement  25:32 Cultural Impacts on Attachment 27:24 Attachment as an Evolutionary Feature 31:22 Signs You Need to Explore Attachment  32:51 Steelmanning Attachment Theory 35:13 Gender Differences in Attachment 37:22 Narcissism and Attachment Wounds 39:09 ADHD vs Disorganized Attachment  42:46 The Imago Dialogue 45:16 Expectations in Attachment Therapy 46:25 Areas for Future Attachment Research 47:49 Boundaries and Implicit Memory 49:28 Neuroception and Building Awareness 51:42 Closing Thoughts and Resources 52:31 Earliest Memories 53:02 Kindest Thing 55:05 Wrap up   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to Understand Adult Attachment - Jessica Baum

How to think like a professional. We don't have a problem with ideas. We have a problem with strategy. We unpack how professionals think and plan their work in any domain so you can become strategic. Stop the ideas from passing you by and learn how to make better decisions that lead to concrete action. 
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 00:00 Do not mix Decisions and Actions 00:56 Social Media Strategy: Planning Ahead 02:52 Professional Athletes: The Power of Planning 04:49 Building Consistent Habits: Start Small, Think Big 06:20 Discipline is Destiny   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Strategy and the Cure for Inaction

Who are you VS. Who do you want to be? It could also be stated - What do you want to do now VS. What do you want to have done? In both cases, the reality of how we act in the present moment can often be very different than all the desires of who we want to be and what we want to achieve in the future. In this episode, we break down the Psychology of the Behaviour model that drives our actions. We learn how to close the gap between our desires and our actions to achieve our own version of success and happiness. 
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 Chapters 00:00 The Two Competing Desire 02:00 Desires as Contracts for Unhappiness 04:12 The Formula for Action 04:48 Finding the Right Level of Challenge  07:05 Discovering Your Path 09:23 Redefining Sacrifice 11:18 Making Tasks Easier 13:12 Simplifying and Prioritizing 14:58 Money vs Happiness Balance 16:29 Aligning Desires with Actions 18:02 Send Off   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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