The human brain is incredible and powerful, but it is not perfect. To process the overwhelming amount of information we […] ...

With more companies embracing diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) efforts, it’s no surprise that unconscious bias has come to the forefront. Inherent in corporate cultures, unconscious bias (also ...

Lawyers strive for fairness and justice in every case they handle. However, the behavioral science research shows that human reasoning in legal contexts is inherently flawed and vulnerable to both ...

We all tend to make unconscious judgments about people based on their social identities and the cultural stereotypes that cling to them. But bias can be disastrous for its targets, affecting their ...

Source: Adobe stock image by GoodIdeas, licensed by Ravi Chandra We all have biases, we can minimize or even overcome them by being aware of them. There is a spectrum of bias from unconscious ...

Cognitive biases can negatively impact our relationships. Source: Priscilla Du Preez/Unsplash Human relationships are complex and are shaped by emotions, experiences, and personalities. They are also ...

We all have a natural tendency to view the world in black and white—to the extent that it's hard not to hear "black" and immediately think "white." Fortunately, there are ways to activate the more ...

The sometimes counterintuitive ways that our brains work can raise big questions. Why is it that we procrastinate, dragging our feet when we know we will regret it later? Why are misunderstandings and ...

Cognitive biases can subtly skew your judgment and decision-making by causing you to favor certain pieces of information over others. Understanding common types like confirmation, hindsight, and ...

Nijeer Parks was accused of shoplifting and attempting to hit an officer with his car—despite the fact that he was 30 miles away when the crime took place. So far, he’s the third Black man to have ...