Bias

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The following videos can deepen your understanding of bias.

Bias can be difficult to spot. Learn how to identify it and use biased information responsibly. This video is part of the Common Craft library which is used by educators in over 50 countries.

In medicine, there’s often a disconnect between news headlines and the scientific research they cover. While headlines are designed to catch attention, many studies produce meaningful results when they focus on a narrow, specific question. So how can you figure out what’s a genuine health concern and what’s less conclusive? Jeff Leek and Lucy McGowan explain how to read past the headline.

Media can have different perspectives that influence how events or topics are seen or understood. It is important to recognize bias when consuming and producing media. This video explores how bias and perspective can shape the media. This video is part of the eight-episode Project Community media-literacy series.

We are going to be explaining 12 cognitive biases in this video and presenting them in a format that you can easily understand to help you make better decision in your life. Cognitive biases are flaws in logical thinking that clear the path to bad decisions, so learning about these ideas can reduce errors in your thought process, leading to a more successful life.

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