biases
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Age Bias Isn’t Just About Older Workers
Recruiting the right people is one of the toughest jobs a manager has to accomplish. Somehow, based on a CV, a letter and a couple of interviews you’re meant to ascertain whether a complete stranger has the skills, temperament and personality to not only complete the work you need but fit in with an existing…
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Why It Seems Like So Many Good Looking People Are Jerks
1It seems like the world is filled to the brim with jerks who have perfect bodies and beautiful faces, but it’s not so clear cut. While it’s easy to blame good looking people for being mean, the truth is that your own biases are manipulating your perception.
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The Illusory Correlation: A Common Mental Error That Leads To Misguided Thinking
We all use silly logic to help us rationalise a confusing world. Take full moons, for example. For centuries people have been blaming full moons for inexplicable behaviours that coincided with them. But it’s an illusory correlation — we fool ourselves into believing something based on what stands out most in our memories.
