Stoic Coffee Break

Category: Cognitive Bias

  • 323 – Truth vs. Ego: Stoicism and the Backfire Effect

    323 – Truth vs. Ego: Stoicism and the Backfire Effect

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    “A man who is not afraid of the truth need never fear lies.” —Seneca Ever tried changing someone’s mind, only to see them dig in deeper? That’s the backfire effect—a cognitive bias where contradicting evidence strengthens existing beliefs. Discover how Stoicism can help us navigate and mitigate this bias, fostering growth and intellectual humility.

  • 309 – Think Again: Stoic Tools to Dismantle Confirmation Bias

    309 – Think Again: Stoic Tools to Dismantle Confirmation Bias

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    “The first rule is not to get fooled, and you are the easiest person to fool.” —Richard Feynman Do you find yourself clinging to beliefs despite contradictory evidence? Discover how the Challenger disaster underscores the perils of confirmation bias and learn Stoic strategies to challenge your assumptions, fostering a more objective and rational mindset.