@technolass I don't think this has anything to do with blindness. People are just reluctant to say anything they think might be construid as criticism. It's ironic because people generally want to be told something constructive if it's delivered in a caring way. This was the topic of a recent Hidden Brain podcast. https://hiddenbrain.org/ #HiddenBrain

https://overcast.fm/+1WhMYDj6k #HiddenBrain

A really cool episode of [Hidden Brain]

When to Eat the Marshmallow #hiddenBrain
https://podcastaddict.com/hidden-brain/episode/159468746

Also highly recommend this episode from #hiddenbrain

https://hiddenbrain.org/podcast/a-better-way-to-worry/

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/success-2-0-the-psychology-of-self-doubt/id1028908750?i=1000614039845

From the #HiddenBrain podcast, a 2021 episode on self-doubt (or the lack thereof) and #ImposterSyndrome...

Quote(s):
"It's the idea that individuals who are very accomplished, competent, very intelligent people [...] believe they are not nearly as smart or competent as their accomplishments would suggest."

#MentalHealth #SelfCare #Psychology

@ddsnorth @jeffjarvis @jbouie
A recent episode of #hiddenbrain discussed this same phenomenon, "Why didn't someone do something?' about #altruism, #gratitude, #prosocial #behavior.

https://hiddenbrain.org/podcast/a-secret-source-of-connection/

#npr #brains

#HiddenBrain #Podcast https://open.spotify.com/episode/0PTAWjiWjaRcPFU65uwcPX?si=TcmOdf7DReGWMYbwHECuUA

This is an interesting #HiddenBrain episode on how things go viral. #Twitter was pretty much unknown until Oprah Winfrey *AND* a earthquake showed how useful Twitter was, #Mastodon might also have a inflection point where more people overcome the "complex contagion" / effort of joining #Mastodon:
https://hiddenbrain.org/podcast/the-snowball-effect/

While we sit and watch the #BirdSite ( #DogeSite ?) collapse since the free for all that started in Nov-22, the #HiddenBrain #podcast (https://hiddenbrain.org/podcast/the-snowball-effect/) gives a perspective on how a small number of people can change the view of the many, and the ineffectiveness of #influencers
when it comes to anything important

The #TippingPoint isn't new (it was used to organise standing ovations in music halls), but real change isn't as easier as paying a someone famous - you need #bots

I just finished watching a podcast episode of Hidden Brain titled, "Who's in your inner circle". I learned there's studies that show economic connectedness is a much more powerful predictor of success in life than parental income, status, race, etc.

Basically, if people have the opportunity to be connected to others of means, that increases their chances of getting exposure to the very opportunities that can pull them out of a disadvantageous economic situation.

This got me thinking, what if the solution to rising income inequality is free post-secondary education? You would have individuals of similar economic status, barring parental wealth, connecting with each other and sharing perspectives and contacts. All while learning useful skills that translate to higher paid careers and even more opportunities.

Those who have come from a lower income bracket and have been educated are more likely to maintain connections to where they come from, thereby exposing even more lower income individuals to opportunities that they would otherwise not have.

Free post-secondary education (at least for undergrad degrees) very realistically could ease the rising wealth inequality, despite its apparent cost. It's more like an investment with great returns both at an economic and societal level. Many countries already have free post-secondary education. Why not Canada and the US?

#FreeEducation #IncomeInequality #University #PostSecondary #HiddenBrain #Podcast #Canada

Really enjoyed the latest #hiddenbrain pod, on which Dacher Keltner talks about happiness generated on “awe walks.” I didn’t call it that, but started sharing pics from these kinds of walks early in pandemic. These are all from March-May 2020. Keep an eye out for things that are beautiful, thought-provoking and catch your attention.
#walking #photography #awe #nyc

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hidden-brain/id1028908750?i=1000601943421

Great episode: https://hiddenbrain.org/podcast/happiness-2-0-the-reset-button/.

Oh, and yeah... #Sunlight is one of those #AWEsome things that makes you happy.

#Awe #HiddenBrain #TuesdayVibes #SpringIsComing

Listened to #HiddenBrain on #NPR today, discussing the function of 'purpose' in life.

It's actually rather unsettling, both at personal and societal scale.

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/happiness-2-0-the-path-to-contentment/id1028908750?i=1000598333714

This week, on the #HiddenBrain podcast, the pursuit of #Happiness...

Sample quote(s):
"There's quite a bit of research on [...] how suppressing our own emotions can be bad for ourselves, but also especially interpersonal context.

Holding back emotions -- even if it's *negative* emotions -- seems to disturb social connection."

#MentalHealth #SelfCare #Empathy

Insanely interesting #podcast #hiddenbrain https://pca.st/podcast/7868f900-21de-0133-2464-059c869cc4eb

I've listened to the latest #hiddenbrain episode on influence.
I was surprised and quite honestly very relieved to hear how Rob Cialdini is as easily exploited by the influence rules he talks about in his book as anyone else.

Mesmerizing to think that the choice of who you befriend, and especially the most personal choice to marry someone you love, could have deep ramifications to systemic inequality and increase the divisions we see in society.

I guess it's not that ridiculous when you think about how marriage in the before times meant amassing power and wealth by joining two families.

Fascinating episode on #hiddenbrain

https://hiddenbrain.org/podcast/whos-in-your-inner-circle/

Where Gratitude Gets You | #HiddenBrain #Podcast

Many of us struggle with self-control.  And we assume willpower is the key to achieving our goals. But there's a simple and often overlooked mental habit
— Read on hiddenbrain.org/podcast/where-gratitude-gets-you/
I am totally a grasshopper. But a good thing to practice in the com

https://www.blogula-rasa.com/2022/12/25/where-gratitude-gets-you-hiddenbrain-podcast/

#Mastodon #Mini-Posts #UncategoricalWeirdness ##Christmas#Gratitude

Great ep from Hodden Brain about #fuel and #friction. Good lessons here about #productdesign #productmanagement and #psychology

[Hidden Brain] Work 2.0: The Obstacles You Don't See #hiddenBrain
https://podcastaddict.com/episode/131363866

I keep reflecting on the relationship 2.0 podcast from #hiddenbrain and I am starting to realise that the feeling of general unhappiness I am feeling is probably related to solitude. I feel I have no one to talk to, really talk to. I have a family and absolutely love my daughters and each interaction I have with them brings me joy, just a hug from them is enough to find peace. Interactions with my wife start with "why have you done this/that" and feel like a being constantly told off