Mental Minute
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S1 Ep 10Ben Franklin Effect: Doing someone a favor leads you to like them more.
In this episode, we explore the Ben Franklin Effect, a psychological phenomenon where doing someone a favor increases your fondness for them. Learn why this works and how to use it to build stronger relationships and foster goodwill.
S1 Ep 9Sunk Cost: Economic Theory and Behavioral Fallacy
In this episode, we dive into the Sunk Cost Fallacy, where past investments cloud future decisions. Explore how this behavioral trap impacts personal and financial choices and learn strategies to break free and make rational, forward-focused decisions.
S1 Ep 8Representativeness Heuristic: Judging by Stereotypes Instead of Statistical Reality
In this episode, we explore the Representativeness Heuristic, a mental shortcut where people judge probabilities based on stereotypes or similarities, often overlooking actual data. Learn how this bias impacts decision-making and how to think more critically in everyday situations.
S1 Ep 7Survivorship Bias: Focusing on success stories and overlooking failures, distorting reality!
In this episode, we unpack Survivorship Bias, the tendency to focus on success stories while ignoring failures. Discover how this cognitive trap distorts reality, skews decision-making, and learn ways to embrace a balanced perspective for smarter choices in life and business.
S1 Ep 6Loss Aversion: Preference for avoiding losses over acquiring equivalent gains
Why do losses hurt more than gains feel good? Unpack the psychology of loss aversion and discover how this bias influences your decisions, from finances to relationships. Tune in to rethink risk, reward, and the value of a balanced mindset.
S1 Ep 5Availability heuristic: Why we default to what’s easy to recall
Why do we overestimate unlikely events and overlook common ones? Dive into the availability heuristic—a mental shortcut that shapes our decisions based on what’s easiest to recall. Learn how this bias impacts your thinking and how to make smarter choices.
S1 Ep 4Parkinson's Law: Work expands to fill the time allotted for its completion
Ever wonder why tasks always seem to take longer than they should? Dive into Parkinson's Law, the idea that work expands to fill the time available. Learn how to outsmart this phenomenon and boost your productivity in this concise, insightful episode!
S1 Ep 3Falsifiability: A concept from science that says a theory is only valid if it can be proven false
Falsifiability: the cornerstone of critical thinking and sound science. Discover why a theory must be disprovable to hold weight and how this powerful mental model sharpens your reasoning in science—and beyond. Tune in to challenge your assumptions and elevate your thinking!
S1 Ep 2Abilene Paradox: Groups agree to actions counter to the preferences of individual members
Why do groups make decisions nobody really wants? Explore the Abilene Paradox—a fascinating look at how group dynamics lead to counterproductive choices. Discover how to spot it, break the cycle, and ensure your team aligns with what truly matters.
S1 Ep 1Dunning-Kruger Effect: People with low ability overestimating their competence
Cognitive Bias: Explore the Dunning-Kruger Effect, where those with limited knowledge overestimate their abilities, while experts often underestimate theirs. Learn how this cognitive bias impacts confidence, decision-making, and personal growth—and discover strategies to better assess your own skills and knowledge in everyday life.