Information and cognitive bias: a dangerous cocktail • FORUM • TRAD EN скачать в хорошем качестве

Information and cognitive bias: a dangerous cocktail • FORUM • TRAD EN

It is easier to believe than to think, to confirm our opinions rather than to cultivate doubt. Today, we readily describe information that does not fit with our beliefs as "propaganda". We sometimes forget that our belief systems are the result of the specific context in which we live, and we do not question them because they seem so obvious. So do we not sometimes qualify opposite propositions as propaganda too quickly? Is it because of a lack of critical thinking, because of convenience, or because our brain encourages us to do so? These cognitive biases can lead to conflicts, especially when the use of new technologies (social networks, big data) exposes us to their amplification and strengthens our convictions. In partnership with the University of Geneva Speakers Giuliano Da Empoli Writer and essayist, author of the novel "Le Mage du Kremlin" Mona Spiridon Co-director of the Bioscope and responsible for scientific mediation activities at the Neurocenter, UNIGE Pascal Wagner-Egger Social psychologist at the University of Fribourg Hannes Grassegger Journalist and founder of Polaris News Moderated by Gaëtan Vannay Strategic communication consultant in the context of conflict resolution