Emotional bias prevents insight from "summary" of The Psychology of Stupidity by Jean-Francois Marmion
Emotional bias can be obstructive to rational thought and decision-making. It can cloud our judgement and prevent us from seeing things in an objective and clear way. As a result, insight may be lost.- When it comes to arriving at solutions or deciphering a problem, having an emotionally biased outlook is damaging, leaving us unable to fully comprehend the subject at hand.
- Psychological biases can often prevent us from having clarity of thought. These entrenched biases lead to flawed perspective, inhibiting our ability to gain insight into certain situations.
- Emotional attachment to a belief or opinion can make it difficult to consider another point of view. We feel instinctively attached to positions that are associated with a particular emotion, creating an obstacle to attaining insight.
- Our emotions can sometimes stand in the way of receiving greater knowing, as being too close to the issue can mask clarity and understanding.
- Typically when feelings become involved, we become less open-minded and instead rigidly guard against any conflicting opinions, creating a barrier to receptivity.
- Refusing to be open to alternate points of view can result in a narrow field of perception, causing us to miss out on potential opportunities for growth or understanding.
- Therefore, it’s important not to let personal bias impede our ability to draw meaningful conclusions.
- Consequently, without openness to new ideas, it is unlikely to achieve maximum insight or intellectual growth.
