How Confirmation Bias is Dividing Society
How Confirmation Bias is Dividing Society

Minding Your Amygdala - A Brain, Body, Behavior Podcast

Dr. Alauna Curry explores confirmation bias and its impact on societal divisions, offering practical tips for recognising and combating this common human tendency.

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Minding Your Amygdala - A Brain, Body, Behavior Podcast

Dr. Alauna Curry

When you experience something traumatic, who do you call for help? How much education have you received about your brain, biology and their connection to your behavior? Are you familiar with the Amygdala (“Your Feelings Creator”) and one of the six Primitive Brain Systems that are predictably programmed by psychological trauma?When you or a loved one needs psychological help, it's hard to know what to say or do. Start here! Join Dr. Alauna, Trauma Psychiatrist, who believes in a comprehensive, empathy-based approach to healing from trauma. Regardless of the events leading to the traumatic experience (ex. physical abuse, sexual trauma, climate disasters, or even invisible wounds like invalidation), the impact on the brain’s programming is the same. It's time to de-stigmatize trauma as an experience that happens to everyone and evolve our ability to self-regulate our emotions. This is your weekly go-to for all questions about mental and emotional health, trauma recovery, brain science and more!Visit www.dralauna.com to learn more about Dr. Alauna, Trauma Psychiatrist

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Understanding Confirmation Bias: How Our Brains Divide Us

Episode Overview

Confirmation bias influences how we interpret information.
Our brain rewards us for being 'right', reinforcing biases.
Empathy is crucial for bridging societal divides.
Understanding our primitive brain systems can help combat biases.
Practical steps include questioning your beliefs and considering other perspectives.

“"Confirmation bias is where the human brain decides that it's on 'I'm right' mode."”

Ever wondered why society seems more divided than ever? Dr. Alauna Curry, a retired trauma psychiatrist, tackles this question head-on in her episode of 'Minding Your Amygdala'. She believes that confirmation bias, our brain's tendency to favour information that aligns with our existing beliefs, plays a huge role in these divisions. Through engaging anecdotes and relatable examples, Dr. Alauna explains how our primitive brain systems, particularly the amygdala, influence our perceptions and behaviours.

She dives into the science behind why we love being right and how this addiction to 'rightness' can distort our view of reality. Dr. Alauna also shares practical tips for recognising and combating confirmation bias, emphasising the importance of empathy and understanding in bridging societal gaps. With her unique blend of humour and expertise, she makes complex psychological concepts accessible and engaging.

Whether you're looking to understand your own biases or simply curious about human behaviour, this episode offers valuable insights and actionable advice. Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion that might just change the way you see the world.

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