3 Ways Your Mind Lies To You | Answers With Joe

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Cognitive biases. We all have them. But we only seem to notice them in other people. Today we're looking at 3 of the most prevalent and destructive cognitive biases that we all have, and what we can do to prevent them from negatively impacting ourselves and our society.
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[@ptviwatcher]

Once I had a camera on to help my kid with an essay. It was late and I was cranky. At the time it made sense to be cranky, but watching myself later was eye-opening: I could not believe what a jerk I could be. I felt like I "grew up" 10 years in 10 minutes. I think seeing ourselves in our daily routine is helpful introspection. Highly recommend it

[@sebastianwrites]

Good for you! ;0)

[@MindinViolet]

In my experience, the crazier a person’s beliefs, the more certain they tend to be about them.

[@MeganVictoriaKearns]

This is so true. So true.

[@jimalbi]

Well, I feel mediocre at everything. I'm doubting myself all the time and that's exhausting. But what's absolutely exasperating is when you know enough to recognize those who know much less than you and believe they're smarter than you.

[@user-qp8vg1gy3u]

Eerie Lucifer. I was thinking the same thing as I read this. Coincidence?

[@benbroderick1422]

As a licensed therapist, this was a wonderful way of presenting cognitive distortions and how they impact how we feel and behave. Cheers Joe!

[@joesterling4299]

The more you know, the more you realize how little you know.

[@JWC723]

I literally just said a version of this to my wife yesterday. I'm in college and I feel this almost every day!

[@brandonzertuche538]

The more you know the more you know how much there is to know

[@drrocketman7794]

An estimate said we know 0.001% of all there is to know. I think that's generous.

[@LizzieDeanMakes]

My aunt described this to me as a kid that knowledge is like a sphere and the bigger it grows, the more subjects are on the inside, but also the more outer surface area is touching on subjects you realise you don’t know about. When the sphere is small the surface area of related subjects you are aware of but realise you don’t know about is smaller, the larger your sphere grows the more you become aware of that you don’t know.

[@destrygriffith3972]

@@drrocketman7794 and obviously made up from thin air, as we could have no possible clue what we've missed

[@Ben-Rogue]

It's surprising how many people don't know any of this. It should be taught in school from a young age, along with skepticism

[@pakde8002]

Unfortunately the majority of Americans don't get a good liberal arts college education where this is taught.

[@RedboneUnincorporated]

@@pakde8002 this is common information, not "liberal arts" for fucks sakes.

[@siva25143]

i mean its good and all but if it just crosses mere inch over the limit shit hits the fan. you cant fixate on your decision and cant do anything without second guessing yourself. yeah it is good and get good results and all but literally you cant do anything and cant put your brain in back seat. in one sentence you would turn into chidi from the good place.

[@Gibson99]

But then how would they be able to brainwash then if they're taught to be skeptics at a young age? 🤦 Also, there's the debate on when to start teaching skepticism -you don't need 1st graders questioning basic math or spelling, but then by middle school many kids are already set in their ways. And of course it's different for every child.

[@thomashiggins9320]

@@Gibson99 It also has to be *rational* skepticism. Some stuff is actually true, and factual, and facts do matter. To automatically disregard everythng told to you is just as biased and irrational as believing false things that comfort you.

[@SmolRageMatti]

A fool believes himself to be a wise man, A wise man knows himself to be a fool.

[@dunkleosteusterrelli]

~ Peter Griffin

[@liberty-matrix]

“It is usually futile to try to talk facts and analysis to people who are enjoying a sense of moral superiority in their ignorance.” ~ Thomas Sowell

[@Mrch33ky]

That's a conditional statement. See "Usually".

[@LyricTenor85]

@@louisfriend9323 *pigeon

[@efleishermedia]

@@LyricTenor85 oh snappppp

[@efleishermedia]

I see you Liberty Over there with your Thomas Sowell and your freedom ;)

[@LyricTenor85]

@@efleishermedia lol

[@QuestionEverythingButWHY]

“You can sway a thousand men by appealing to their prejudices quicker than you can convince one man by logic.” ― Robert A. Heinlein

[@pakde8002]

Depends on the person.

[@adamwest8711]

I like that guy but ‘time enough for love’ made my skin crawl a little.

[@francb1276]

@@adamwest8711 I think I heard something about him having a brain tumour when he wrote that. Anybody know more?

[@adamwest8711]

@@francb1276 - according to Wikipedia, he died 32 years ago... Edit: I’m an idiot because that’s not the question you asked. Sorry..,

[@francb1276]

@@adamwest8711 :-D No worries! Yes, I think the tumour was the reason he died, and his mind was a bit disturbed prior to that. If you think "Time Enough for Love" was weird, try "The Number of the Beast"! ;-)

[@johnny555]

Sooooo..... the light does stay on after you close the fridge.

[@surferdude4487]

Well, obviously. I mean, isn't that light on every time you open the door?

[@marccolten9801]

Of course. How else would all the food items come to life and interact?

[@joescott]

Yeah, that kinda surprised me. :)

[@michaelaugustin1510]

Actually, that's just the limelight. He must have a margarita mix in there.

[@criostasis]

The light shouldn’t stay on when you close the fridge door and you can test it yourself. There’s a contact switch usually where the furthest point of the door would make contact with the body of the fridge inside. It’ll usually look like a slice of pie or a thin peg and you can press it in to close the contact on the switch and viola, the light will turn off. If your fridge has multiple doors to a section then each door should have some kind of contact switch to let the fridge know the doors are shut. If the light doesn’t turn off, you should get it fixed as light bulbs in a fridge can be warm, even hot which causes enough of a temperature differential which can cause moisture to form inside the fridge and all sorts of other problems.

[@anujarora0]

There's also "Answers with Joe" bias where you like the video before watching it.

[@VincentGonzalezVeg]

It pays dividends

[@gspaulsson]

Yeats: "The best lack all conviction, while the worst are full of passionate intensity"

[@jordanm6940]

Eh.

[@riggs20]

@@jordanm6940 LOL

[@eveer4876]

"We protect our self-esteem" *me who has none* I have no such weakness

[@coltonbates629]

everything's ok, buddy

[@Romandy13]

I indulge on unhealthy shit because in my brain, I already accept that I have no self-worth or dignity anyway. Probably the same for you so I hope at least you'll get better someday.

[@petros_adamopoulos]

self-esteem is so overrated it's actually one of these cognitive biases Joe Scott conveniently doesn't list as such.

[@micheleparker8123]

Very subtle! Your self-esteem is based on the fact(or your group) of those who have no self- esteem!!😄

[@thekelleejean]

That reply encompasses the fallout of this shitshow that as 2020. Total MOOD. 😂

[@ShannonMcDowell71]

"Are we doomed?" Well, we're a species with irrational thoughts, subconscious biases, and nuclear weapons...

[@rwilson9759]

A person might think we are doomed yet we are still here.

[@MrDoggysmut]

@@rwilson9759 emphasis on STILL

[@bragtime1052]

I'd also like to play devil's advocate and argue that most people default to "we're doomed" when in reality if we all actually got our shit together we could transcend our current shitty human condition, but unfortunately the majority of people hopelessly declaring "we're doomed and there's nothing we could do" is learned helplessness and isn't helping matters further.

[@neilemminger8628]

If we were going to do the nuclear apocalypse thing then we'd have done it already... Now Anti-Matter Bomb apocalypse.. Maybe!

[@Senzorei]

@@bragtime1052 The problem is, a lot of the things required to better the world or achieve utopia go against a lot of our primal nature. So unless almost everyone on the planet, or everyone in positions of power become self conscious about those things, it's not gonna.happen, or at least not easily. It's very hard to exert directed change on something as big as humanity.

[@brandbird]

"Don't believe everything you think."

[@olmostgudinaf8100]

That was deeper than it looks.

[@barrylucas8679]

Well said!

[@niunot8868]

know!

[@skiphoffenflaven8004]

“I’ll post a cliche as my contribution to this comment thread!” - millions of people online today.

[@TriggerHappyRC1]

"Remind yourself that overconfidence is a slow and insidious killer." - The Ancestor

[@theleva7]

Was looking for Ancestor's quotes.

[@joejones9520]

but it seems to work pretty well within the nightmare environment of working for a company.

[@rushpatriot2866]

@@joejones9520 if you can cover up your fuck ups sure.

[@hasher2265]

Kinda reminds me of the saying: "A fool can learn from his own mistakes, a wise man can learn from the mistakes of others" when Joe brings up the Dunning-Kruger effect going around.

[@arthurcamargo8416]

A fool never realizes they made a mistake... they assume the mistake was made by others and, thus, remains a fool. But I know what you meant.

[@emmettobrian1874]

@@arthurcamargo8416 Yeah, I would tell my kids "You can be the kind of person that doesn't learn from their mistakes, the kind of person that does learn from their mistakes, or the kind of person that learns from other's mistakes." because I think we're all one of those at different points.

[@defenestrator9119]

I'm imagining all the Dunning-Krugers watching this video thinking "man those other people are dumb". Everyone would do good to spend more time examining themselves. Just recognizing our own bs behaviors is half the battle, as humans we don't even realize we're doing it half the time.

[@MyMarsham]

I’m always reminded of the old analogy of The Hundedth Idiot. One hundred idiots start on various ventures. Ninety nine of them predictably and spectacularly fail. The hundredth, through sheer dumb luck, is successful. He is then convinced beyond reproach that he’s a genius.

[@johnfrian]

@iridescent ink I think another way to say that saying is "Learn from other peoples mistakes, you don't have enough time to make all the mistakes yourself". Dunning Kruger people tend to ignore or justify their own mistakes, thus not learning from them at all. Just look at flat earthers, being disproven again and again only to go look for another way to say "Look at this new piece of evidence".

[@okeydokey3120]

Ben Franklin: "A man convinced against his will is of the same opinion still." Thank you once again, Joe!

[@Gibson99]

Basically, some people never grow up. It's exactly like convincing a child to try a new food or wash their hands or take a nap or whatever.

[@thulyblu5486]

That's why I think forced apologies aren't worth anything. Also people shouldn't apologize when they don't mean it, it's just putting a lie on top the thing that made the others mad. Hey, but forcing people to apologize and fake apologizing is 90% of political correctness and people LOVE that, so what do I know.

[@thulyblu5486]

@Jim Jam so it's good manners to lie to someone on top of doing sth bad ? (I agree with the subjugation and cessation of hostilities part)

[@Gibson99]

@@thulyblu5486 at least for kids, forcing them to do something they don't want to do is a form of punishment in itself, which hopefully will discourage whatever led to needing the apology in the first place. i know i always get a reaction from my kids when i ask/explain to them how what they did made the other person feel, and esp when it's flipped around - "would you like it if someone did X to you/your stuff?"

[@thulyblu5486]

@Jim Jam That sounds sensible. But it also doesn't change anything I said, just the answer to my not-so-rhetorical-question is: Yes, lying is good manners. Lying isn't always bad. Your parents teaching you never to lie because it's bad: that was a lie. For your own good at the time because they needed to know things.

[@SkanMLL]

"Read the entire article" Me with ADHD "Sure thing, Joe"

[@Brett_S_420]

Harness it. It's worth it. I put my ADHD energy into mental noting and took a 1/2 hour to meditate every day.

[@zackoleson6766]

One word...Adderall

[@childreneater1470]

I wanted to slap ur pfp

[@briansmith5579]

Society: We are rational, logical people 2020: yea, ok. Let's test that

[@jameswallace9906]

So how would you suggest we test that while excluding your own bias? It seems the video points have falling short on you.

[@wolfwintemute7298]

@Brad AmeerBeg It’s just a social experiment bro!

[@pervertedchef4961]

@Jesus Socks would you rather starve or be fat?

[@rabbidninja79]

2021 isnt shaping up any better. Lol

[@pranavflame]

@@rabbidninja79 2022 doesn't look too good at this point either 😬

[@coreytaylor447]

"read the entire article" the entirety of twitter: *angry twit noise*

[@adamwest8711]

I imagine that sounds like a choir of people all trying to make a high pitched scream but only for 0.25 seconds.

[@Ben-Rogue]

Unfortunately this doesn't help if the entire article is BS, but not just reading headlines would be a good start

[@michaelaugustin1510]

Like instagram if you could misspell a photo. :)

[@michaelaugustin1510]

(meaning twitter is...)

[@francineb7340]

"Blustering confidence will never make up for skills or ability" That's gonna be my new mantra. Thanks Joe!

[@garethbaus5471]

Except perhaps in sales.

[@pamelaneibuhr6959]

“The pale blue dot”

[@legendaryoutcast4440]

@@garethbaus5471 confidence is not a substitute for experience

[@happyundertaker6255]

It can make you president...

[@regblann2700]

Somebody better tell Boris Johnson

[@tessiepinkman]

I watch this video at least every other month, just to remind myself. This is one of the most important videos you've put out on this channel - ever. Thank you for helping me through different obstacles, of varying degree of difficulty, in my life and in my mind since this video got released. It truly has helped me, more than once.

[@folkengames]

"Dunning-Kruger appears to be having a moment" I lol'd. Then I cried. Soon I hope to lol again.

[@DavidTucker85]

I think that important thing is that while we are all susceptible and guilty of most or all of these, the key is to understand this all exists. We can't avoid falling into these traps entirely but we can slow down and evaluate all the information around us.

[@BHBalast]

@@esould So get to know some ppl that actually want to hear your opinions.

[@kayfrenly5460]

Trump is the most corrupt, violent, racist, and evil of all dictators in human history. His death count is already over 50 million.

[@BinkiklouGaminglol]

@@kayfrenly5460 wait who talked about him ?? why does it always have to be about that guy

[@d1oftwins]

@@kayfrenly5460 Nobody asked for your political opinion that has nothing to do with this discussion.

[@QuestionEverythingButWHY]

"The problem with the world is that the intelligent people are full of doubts, while the stupid ones are full of confidence." --Charles Bukowski

[@levicarpenter2996]

Heavy.

[@MrBizteck]

Or 7:35 in the video ....

[@abbynormal206]

Bukowski found a lot of information to pass along.

[@electricrussell]

Isn't that quote just a rip-off of W.B. Yeats lines from 'The Second Coming' (1920) "The best lack all conviction, while the worst are full of passionate intensity."

[@itzybitzyspyder]

Dunning-Kruger

[@lillylove9442]

I suffer from a disorder where my brain lies to me and effects me in harmful ways, I find watching videos like this helps me remind myself that it's just a disorder and not reality. Thoughts are often more damaging then you believe them to be :) Keep making videos like this Joe, you've made a new subscriber from me x

[@bigboss-tl2xr]

Thoughts are damaging when you believe them. DON'T believe everything you think.

[@MargoMB19]

16:15 Literally something I work on in therapy. As someone who deals with crippling anxiety and panic attacks, a big part of dealing with those things better is learning to focus on facts and logic rather than emotions. Distancing myself from the worst-case-scenario automatic anxiety and realizing that my mind may not be focusing on the right things. One small thing I've learned that actually seems to help in social/societal situations in general is to just list objective facts, stuff like what is actually being said and done instead of inserting assumptions about someone's motives or whatever.

[@joecarpenter2447]

Love your subtle way of describing the current political scene. Another great video sir. Thanks!

[@josorr]

Not so subtle.

[@TheDoomWizard]

Think you might like my channel too!

[@stevop80_45]

@Real M Pretty sure he said it happens to everyone. Including you, and your opinion about this. You literally just proved his point with your comment. You WANT it to be about THEM, and can't see that it is ALSO YOU.

[@Roguechild]

That fridge dialogue was ripped right from my head. I feel attacked 🤣

[@NLR_Knuth]

This has been by far my favorite video on your channel. It reminded me (and hopefully also others too) that we should think about the things we say, and listen to what other people have to say. Always remember that there’s a reason why people think the way they are. I love this channel because it doesn’t just try to explain things that we‘re interested in but aren’t smart enough to understand completely. It actually makes me think about specific topics, even way after the video has finished. Thanks Joe for exploring the world with us whilst also bringing us joy, week by week. I hope y‘all stay safe✌🏼

[@GenLiu]

You mentioned, at one point that, we tend to treat someone's action differently based on whether he/she belongs to our group or not. It's so true that we're also doing it with our own selves and basically can be shocked to realize that someone's doing the exact same bad things that we're doing ourselves...Sometimes on a regular basis or in a far worst manner.

[@laurasandoval2860]

AwJoe is our family's favorite !

[@sebione3576]

Can I be in your family? My family watches ghost hunting shows :(

[@HilaLeftMe]

I wish my family liked joe

[@onichan924]

I wanna be in your family too

[@maxzink1805]

@Electric Pheonix Freaking same, all they watch are gold mining shows and true crime documentaries.

[@mugwump7049]

@Electric Pheonix Because ghost hunting shows aren't weird stuff?

[@coltonbates629]

"our decisions are made based on evidence, and logic and reason" *Me, a minor, trying to explain to my adult brother why just because covid is supposedly less deadly than the flu doesn't mean that they're mutually exclusive, as though more people should die from flu adjacent-viruses just because they already do, and as though people dying all the time justifies killing a bus full of people for fun (or in this analogy, not wearing a mask just because they hurt your ears).*

[@DarkAngel71180]

Colton Bates very wordy lol but definitely agree!

[@evilplaguedoctor5158]

Covid is more deadly than the flu.. was that a typo?

[@enviromental2565]

What is the mortality rate of the coronavirus disease versus influenza? Mortality for COVID-19 appears higher than for influenza, especially seasonal influenza. While the true mortality of COVID-19 will take some time to fully understand, the data we have so far indicate that the crude mortality ratio (the number of reported deaths divided by the reported cases) is between 3-4%, the infection mortality rate (the number of reported deaths divided by the number of infections) will be lower. For seasonal influenza, mortality is usually well below 0.1%. However, mortality is to a large extent determined by access to and quality of health care.Mar 17, 2020 Coronavirus disease (COVID-19): Similarities and differences with influenza www.who.int › news-room › q-a-detail › q-a-similarities-a..

[@garrettharriman6333]

On the Dunning-Kreuger thing, also try saying "I don't know" more often. You'll get more comfortable with accepting that you don't know, and be more willing to learn.

[@LG123ABC]

It might be good to add "But I'll find out" to the end of that statement. It's a little less passive that way.

[@Gos1234567]

says the big Dunning Kreuger expert

[@neilemminger8628]

I'll find out!

[@joejones9520]

hmm, I dont know about that.

[@LittleBallOfPurr]

Joe: Break your thought patterns Me having lived 15 years in social isolation due to anxiety conditions: ...........

[@pcutheuniverse-ityofideasklm]

How very sad is that? FIFTEEN years-- As someone who suffered (needlessly!!) YEARS of anxiety and depression bc "it runs in our family" I can tell you: you do not have to be at the mercy of your mind (anxiety in its simplest context is only a BAD HABIT OF THOUGHT). Get yourself the book The Panic Attack Recovery book (it explains the physical chain reactions happening when in the grips of anxiety and how to stop the domino effect) and realize that the ONLY thing you have complete control over is the thoughts you allow to run through your mind. I know--when that looping starts it feels like it's out of your hands but it is not. Stop--and very much on purpose, fill your mind with things that feel a little bit better...you CAN stop the looping. DECIDE TO feel better (all of this is under the assumption you truly WANT to feel better. Like any crutch, "anxiety" gets us out of a lot of things--"I can't do xyz...bc of my anxiety..." blah blah blah) IF you're ready to LIVE your LIFE--fully and happily. Decide to. Today. START this moment and make a list of things that just make you feel good: puppies, sunshine, fall colors, Christmas lights, finger painting--whatever lights you up (and there are MILLIONS OF THINGS--you may have to dig through the crust of old thought patterns to find them--but they're there. I promise. When that dark stuff starts wandering in--look to your list and focus on that. It's a super simple tool but it stops the looping that that's what we're going for here. You can LIVE--enjoy the sunshine, enjoy the excursions, enjoy the adventures, enjoy the play, enjoy the music--if you DECIDE TO and make tiny changes every day all day in your thought habits. You can't go from -11 to 10+ on the feel-good scale but you most certainly can go from -11 to -5. Then to "0" --which is way better than -11, right??? What you're doing is inching your way to feeling better. Then to feeing better more of the time..then to feeling better most of the time. It's totally do-able And you're worth it. Just give it a try.

[@FeduGina]

"Accept failure, eat the cake!" - Joe Scott

[@laurendoe168]

Or: The more you know, the more you realize you don't know.

[@alphagt62]

Einstein was quoted as saying something similar. Something like, “the more I learn, the less I know”.

[@laurendoe168]

@@alphagt62 That reminds me of something my mother used to say all the time (no doubt she got it from somewhere): The hurrier I go, the behinder I get. :D

[@alphagt62]

Lauren Doe that’s great! I like that, I recall an old joke, I can’t remember it all but the punch line was, “we may be lost but we’re making good time!”

[@laurendoe168]

@@alphagt62 I remember that punch line, and like you, can't recall the joke.

[@soulmas520]

"Just be the guy that your dog thinks you are" -is the best thing you've ever said.

[@august1871]

I think this is one of the more important videos you've done, Joe. Recognizing our own internal faults is extremely important for our own personal fulfillment in leading a thoughtful life, but also important for society as a whole that more people are able to think more critically about the ways they think and the choices they make. We could all benefit from focusing on the thoughts that we are always thinking throughout the day, and questioning why we are thinking the things that we do and seeing if there are more objective and healthier thoughts we could be thinking instead. Thanks!

[@jerryfick613]

"Don't follow your passion, take it with you!" - Mike Rowe

[@StrixyN]

His TED talk is brilliant.

[@jerryfick613]

@@StrixyN it really is.

[@alalalala57]

Mike Rowe sucks.

[@Seamonkey555]

@@alalalala57 yes, he really does.

[@ThrottleKitty]

"You're gunna die anyways, you should enjoy things while you're alive" That's the one that always gets me. What if I die and my last meal was wheatgrass juice or kale??

[@oldtoby4062]

Yea but what if you live and you feel better in the long run? Maybe you'll be healthier, more attractive, more vibrant?

[@ThrottleKitty]

@@oldtoby4062 haha no

[@nutbastard]

@@oldtoby4062 If the cost of living fully is dying early, I'll take that. Cheeseburgers are delicious, and no amount of kale will keep a speeding car from extinguishing you. Dying from heart disease is a luxury afforded only to the lucky. Historically, most deaths were much more horrible, and didn't include nearly enough cheeseburgers. With bacon.

[@SobeCrunkMonster]

nigga kale salad is good af

[@TheSilverwing999]

Well if you die you won't care will you, you'll be dead lol

[@KnitfulMadison]

This video really does speak volumes for me as I am in therapy for: severe anxiety, OCD tendencies, and depression. It is very difficult to process or see things versus making knee jerk reactions because of past traumas and experiences. Being self aware is so important with learning how to properly break down those 'old habits' and it is very uplifting to see that everyone suffers from things like this at different times or in different ranges simply because of how our brain functions.

[@jojomag9822]

"The first rule of Dunning-Kruger Club..." DUDE! That's a T-shirt.

[@ericaclay4746]

"Accept failure..." That cheesecake is terribly wise

[@livethefuture2492]

i accept my failure in life. now what?

[@bdi_vd3677]

@@livethefuture2492 now use it as the fuel for future paths

[@thebec8853]

Wait. I thought it was Red Velvet Cake... 😳 I have some rethinking to do...

[@ericaclay4746]

@@thebec8853 I dunno, it looked like cheesecake to me. Perhaps that is the mystery?

[@procactus9109]

Aim low in life, you won't be disappointed.

[@jbejaran]

My favorite (albeit imperfect) analogy about the Dunning-Krueger Effect is imagining a circle that contains the set of all the things you know about a particular subject area. The things you know are represented by the area of the circle. The things you know you don't know are roughly represented by the circumference of the circle (i.e. bordering the things you know). The larger you grow the area of the circle (the things you know), the larger the circumference becomes (the things you know you don't know).

[@mnxs]

It's a good analogy, although I think it might work better (or more intuitively) with bubbles, perhaps blowing bubbles (you blow the bubble larger, the surface grows). However, a problem with the analogy as you present it is perhaps that it uses terms and concepts that isn't necessarily well-known by people who only have a weak understanding of mathematics (sets, area/circumference of circles) including, even in the case of my "bubble addendum," an intuition of the square cube law.

[@blue98stang]

I am a struggling addict and I've been trying to break this habit for 3 years now. Addiction runs in my blood thic. With 2 c's. But I will break this cycle. As weird as this is, you may have just helped me more than anything else has been able too. This video out of the hundreds I've seen. Thank you. Seriously. Thank you.

[@harleysimmons4393]

Going through a really tough time. This video really spoke volumes to me. Thank you Joe.

[@noob19087]

One of the things I'm most bitter about to this day is when I had to do a group project in high school. I was paired with 3 lazy bums who were barely passing their classes, while I was a super conscientious gearhead nerd who got good grades in everything. Some dude in our group just straight up plagiarized a whole paragraph from wikipedia, and the teacher noticed. So then she asked "who did it?" and everyone remained silent. Because no-one confessed we all had our grades lowered. Then a couple days later in recess I heard them discussing not so subtly next to me about how apparently _I'm_ a dickhead for having plagiarized that text. They assumed it was me, despite it being completely against my character, just because I wasn't one of their friends. They didn't even bother asking, they'd already formed their opinion from me not being their friend.

[@guyxmas7519]

Well if that's the thing your most bitter about high-school, I'd say u did pretty good ! 👌

[@noob19087]

@@guyxmas7519 Didn't say it was the worst thing that happened in high school, just something I thought fit into the theme of this video, but whatever. What about you then?

[@guyxmas7519]

Oh. .. loll I only discuss that topic with my therapist ;) lol hahaha But I understand what u meant now

[@superduperjeff09]

"Be the guy your dog thinks you are" hahaha gold!!

[@Nighthawk2211]

You've taught me so many things, just a thank you - and also this change of "normal topic" is refreshing. Keep it up!

[@textrobhere]

Another outstanding video Joe. This one especially for me right now. I had a motorcycle accident a few months ago and suffered some mild brain damage. I would be embarrassed to share how and what I think, I'm just different than before for sure. As I fight back tears writing this I just wanted to say that I really enjoyed this video and it helped me understand a little better about how we think and make choices. I can't wait for your next upload, I really enjoy listening the way you explain everything.

[@VeganVampire.]

Oh man, I know this was a few years ago but sorry about your accident. I hope you're doing better now and 2023 is treating you well so far!

[@textrobhere]

@@VeganVampire. Thank you. I've recovered quite miraculously well. I still do my job as before and do it same or better, I've lost some weight (which I've failed at for decades), everything else is a distraction. I'm re-watching this vid now again to refresh mind.

[@VeganVampire.]

@@textrobhere I'm happy for you! That's amazing! The way our bodies and brain can heal is fascinating and wonderful. All the best to you!

[@God-Emperor-Of-Mankind]

"The loudest person in the room is the weakest"- Frank Lucas; Denzel Washington

[@rrb101567]

quiet kids : *stronk*

[@TraditionalAnglican]

My father once said he could tell who had the authority, because he almost never had to yell or swear.

[@stylis666]

And then there's the problem that the weakest most often does get the most support because evidently about half of the human population are victims of their lives instead of living their lives and of the other half, a lot are unable to see the bigger picture, or don't care, or are convinced that the louder person serves the bigger picture when it's easy to see why that fails on the longer term because it's just not a sustainable way to grow and keep up with the increases in knowledge and technology. Instead, it promotes ignorance, leading to, well... situations like the US. And don't think they're unique. All around the world the tendency is towards idiocracy and instead of learning from the US that that is a bad thing, it only increased. On the bright side, the people fighting against that are also getting slightly more teamed up and efficient, giving us some time to find solutions, but they are education and teaching critical thinking skills and those aren't popular subjects. Worse than that, they're not even in the list of options; only censorship and limiting social media are.

[@balazsbelavari7556]

Joe: opens firdge every single food: you know the rules, and so do I

[@foxieadjuia7537]

Thank you for this!!! Amazingly well put together, definitely gave solutions to these biases. So excited to rewatch and share with family.

[@kaiying74]

Dunning-Kruger: a little knowledge is more dangerous than none at all.

[@Michigntiger08]

This is Joe's nice, scientific way of saying "Hey America, get your shit together. We need to work together and unify." There's obviously a lot of relevant parallels to the political landscape in America today. And everyone's biases determined what connections they may have drawn from this video. But I have a feeling I have a pretty good guess as to how the majority of people watching this video lean...

[@stever1693]

I was leaning forward because I can’t see the screen very well otherwise.

[@tvuser1]

Interesting thing to assume...

[@riftur7636]

@Mizzmi27 agreed, and while I think this video is good for everyone to watch. The people who do watch Joe's video's already are truth seekers and believe in science. How do we get the other half of the US to watch it?

[@Michigntiger08]

@@tvuser1 I disagree, seems pretty safe to assume that there won't be many people who either think scientists/doctors are just elite idealogues or people that subscribe to baseless theories with no evidence, on Joe's channel. But hey, I could be wrong.

[@Michigntiger08]

@@riftur7636 Unfortunately you can't really because of the very real "war on science" we've seen lately. There are a lot of people in the US, and maybe the world, at this point that scoff anytime they hear anything about an expert, scientist, doctor, etc. And unfortunately a lot of people misconstrue baseless conspiracy theories and the "war on science" as "truth seeking" (you often here them say "question everything" or similar). And for any of the people you can actually get to watch it they would learn nothing due to the very biases Joe talks about in this video. Most people would watch this video and think "yeah, this guy is saying that I am smart and a critical thinker and people I dislike are idiots".

[@Freyjinn]

This is the perfect video i needed. Even if i'm very spiritual, being told rational scientific facts relieve a lot of stress in me, i mean realizing that anxious thoughts or OCD are just neuron paths too well done lol. Like we say, the old horse knows the path too well, gotta put that freaking horse on a new track xD

[@MrDave8539]

It makes me think about the straight and narrow path, could it be the brains pathways. A way of thinking...

[@mezmerizer9422]

xDDDDDDDDD x33333333 :D x))))))))))))))

[@flyingfree333]

Being spiritual is an example of being irrational and cognitive biases. All the evidence says there's no such thing as ghosts, gods, ghouls or goblins, no supernatural or spiritual of any kind, yet you reject all evidence to preserve your irrational belief.

[@squirlmy]

@Anirban Chakrabarti well, while you are correct in everything said here, I think you're also feeding a troll. Yes, spirituality can be entirely re-defined outside of "religiousity" or superstition. But when you have to argue this... it's already fairly pointless, you can, at best, indicate you take offense, that spirituality is something different, and quite important to you, and perhaps countless others you know. But FF333 can always say, whatever you are advocating, is irrational belief. It's a trap, basically.

[@dijasom]

​@@flyingfree333 as an aethiest, i find it silly, that you are knocking comment to comment to spout your "Rational" beliefs to those with different beliefs... "Excuse me, have you heard about our non lord, and non savior, Randomness of a cosmic vacuum?" Let folks believe what they want to, no need for rational/irrational thoughts... you literally came from nothing... and you are spouting "rationality"... Life makes no sense, from any rational standpoint.

[@greaper123]

I have never had more respect for Joe than with his statement, "I can't remember the last time I felt smart" .. amazing, Joe - well done

[@toddkreter4006]

"Create a little gap between yourself and your thoughts"

[@shadowprince4482]

The greatest thing I learned in college was how little I actually know.

[@dmatt3425]

This is one of the most important videos you've ever put out.

[@dreamlogic.v3390]

Thats juat what your brain wants you to think!

[@mickeyg.c.1654]

Joe's back to his great videos again! Good job thanks for uploading and feeding my brain once more.

[@extropiantranshuman]

I wouldn't call 'confirmation bias' a subconscious experience: school teaches us to do this to write our essays!

[@darkexcalibur87]

So true

[@jakequinn2968]

I’ve got another voice that’s hounding me for keeping the fridge door open.

[@jasongannon7676]

I've always thought this subject should be taught from K through 12

[@williammatthews693]

Joe Scott: We all die alone and afraid. Me: I guess I'm okay with that.

[@lilioliver7707]

Hey joe, I just wanted to say thanks for all of your amazing content I am very greatful for your hilarious scientific humour. Your videos have helped spark a curiosity in me that has been hidden for many years. Just wanted to say a huge thanks from all the way down in Victoria, Australia! Keep up the amazing content and most importantly being you! Thanks joe 😃

[@jibinyt]

Need the chair turning!

[@marccolten9801]

Wait a sec. Is MY refrigerator watching ME? I know my smart TV is and my laptop and the guy who keeps sending me threatening e-mails demanding BitCoin payments or else. But I thought the fridge and me were cool. (That wasn't intentional and I just got it)

[@ChiDraconis]

They do not matter it is the Invisible Lizards staring at me through the walls

[@bracobutcher8297]

Hey Joe, second time commenting. I just wanted to tell you that you, as ever, are a very welcomed light of education in our lives and it is always so intersting to hear your prospective on things. I hope you never stop making content.

[@crackpotts5347]

I've only been watching your videos for a short time, I've seen like 30. Really enjoy your wit and wisdom. You're amazing. Thanks for it all. Really.

[@JustinWillisDevil240Z]

Joe says: "I guarantee you have done one of these(biases) today" Me: I voted today...

[@nanoglitch6693]

"Be the guy that eats caake."

[@adamwest8711]

One step ahead of ya.

[@DaveSomething]

I am the guy that eats cake... a guy likes cake.

[@aok2075]

That skit really takes the cake

[@danmadefurniture]

words do not describe how much i enjoy your videos @joe scott , i mean i'm not going to be a patreon supporter , but the fact that your making these videos.... i respect that

[@jonathanfitzgerald7882]

Thank you Joe and others for the hard work you put into this channel.👍

[@r.g.3480]

So proud to be a patreon ❤

[@defaultlogos2976]

Hey, I dont really know how to reccomend videos for this channel, but I was hoping you could talk about the bacteria that eats plastic or nanotechnology

[@sarahdiaz9919]

Watch the grey goo video

[@defaultlogos2976]

@@sarahdiaz9919 Thank you

[@michaelelbert5798]

Thanks for all the hard work Joe all your good research saves me from having to do it.

[@SlimHadley]

Saw this this morning & finally got to view! I always enjoy & learn from your work. Thank you.

[@cristinaschu4338]

Wonderful video! Lots of great information about the brain and how we think. It's very eye-opening. I'm going to try to be more aware of these thinking habits and biases. This is one of my favorite videos that you've done. Thank you!

[@johnfoxsmith2077]

"Dunning Kruger effect huh? Wonder what a prime example of that is in my life?" *Coronavirus enters the chat "MaSkS DoNt WoRk ShEePlE!!"

[@KoalaProductions]

Only n95s are capable of preventing viruses penetrating with the breathed air. Some surgical masks say right on the box that they do not stop viruses. A lot of people don't wear masks properly. They simply are not effective as a one answer prevention method. Unless combined with washing hands and social distancing, masks are of little help.

[@johnfoxsmith2077]

@@KoalaProductions Thank you for proving my point

[@loganwolv3393]

@@KoalaProductions "a lot of people don't wear masks properly" like these who wear it only on their mouth? or those who wear it on their neck? or are there other more nyuanced ways we can do it wrong?

[@Treetopflyer777]

@@johnfoxsmith2077 hahaha 🎯

[@KoalaProductions]

​@@loganwolv3393 Precisely, there is also touching of the face

[@doorstampyellow]

Great video. Very informative. I am not part of any social or family group. I don't ever recall making decisions, based on emotions. I always think my information on subjects is limited, so I research everything. Perhaps this comes from being radically honest, favoring logical methods from an early age and never experiencing peer pressure. I do Web tech, business plans, reports, manuals, project lead, teach, management, integration specialist, but stay away from working directly with clients and let someone else do sales, customer support and account management. I think your video shows how my thinking approach has gotten me the work I do and explains a lot about who I am, today. Wow!... and thanks!

[@sangomoon5456]

I feel like i should be taking notes on this video. Theres so much great knowledge packed into 19mins! Thank you!

[@cpzd83]

I have a small chalkboard where i put s quote of the week on. And this week's quote will be: "Be the guy your dog thinks you are" -Joe Scott

[@Thumbsupurbum]

My dog thinks I'm a large breathing chew toy. Should I just make squeaky noises?

[@tara5742]

While watching the intro: When did Alton Brown become handsome?

[@patavinity1262]

Jesus, RIP Alton Brown

[@chrisgarcia6098]

When he became joe scott

[@jonriv7729]

Just to hear Ska brought back up at all, filled me with pure joy

[@darwinfowler8877]

Despite the hellcoaster this year has been, I am glad I at least was able to hear your thoughts throughout it. You have excellent insight to the topics you present and are pretty humorous. Keep it up Joe!

[@OzAndyify]

Nice, Joe. This should be taught in schools. My take: "The surface area of ignorance grows as the volume of knowledge and experience increases. Only the ignorant have total faith in their wisdom."

[@tevildo9383]

“As the area of our knowledge grows, so too does the perimeter of our ignorance.” -NDT

[@wut274]

Hey Joe! I've been a huge fan since around your first few thousand subscribers! 🥳 I'm so so happy to see the continued success of your content and channel, you deserve everything you've worked so hard for! 🙏 Thank you for continuing to create your unique blend of comedy, fascinating information and personality. ❤️ These videos are a great relief during a difficult time for me and many others. 😊 Boys support boys! 🤘

[@mejoe943]

Great info and outlook, as always! Thank you!

[@omegalightning5715]

Well, you caught me as I began accepting cognitive dissonance. Thanks, Joe. You got me thinking again.

[@tomascarlbring8327]

The light is on when the fridge is closed! Mystery solved!!

[@NoActuallyGo-KCUF-Yourself]

It's on, but it is very dim.

[@diamondsmasher]

How is this a mystery any more? Just leave your phone in the fridge to find out!

[@niklasmolen4753]

It must be one of those scams they use on film and television to reinforce the storytelling. Because I have found the button that controls the lamp and it is controlled by the position of the door.

[@scorpion0498]

"I guarantee you've done one of these today." Actually, because I now know about these biases I have avoided them all, I'm too smart.

[@johnnorman2113]

The beginning was the most accurate depiction of my mind I’ve ever seen. Really..... whoa. Nailed it.

[@5upl1an]

the actors in the clips are simply top notch! I especially love the woman who covers her ears.

[@QuestionEverythingButWHY]

“Sometimes people don't want to hear the truth because they don't want their illusions destroyed.” ― Friedrich Nietzsche

[@ArchersPlace]

10 seconds into this video and my whole life was portrayed lmao

[@chriskaprys]

5:59 took me a second. thought you said "make sure they do a line with trustworthy information" 😆

[@dollidae2880]

Currently bingeing your videos... where have you been all my youtube life?