WHY WE BELIEVE IN ASTROLOGERS, PSYCHICS, SUPERSTITION & FAITH HEALERS: Barnum Forer Effect Explained скачать в хорошем качестве

WHY WE BELIEVE IN ASTROLOGERS, PSYCHICS, SUPERSTITION & FAITH HEALERS: Barnum Forer Effect Explained

Why do so many people believe in astrologers, faith healers, psychics, tarot readers and superstition? What is Barnum Forer effect? This video discusses why we are so gullible and believe anything if presented the right way. Humans have descended from animals and inherit a strong tendency to follow authority figures, a strong tendency to preserve our existing opinions and mental models which results in confirmation bias and also, a storng tendency to get trained through repeated exposure. This leads to us being highly suscpetible to anything said by anyone displaying overt authority symbols. Vague statements which can be interpreted by each person as applying to themselves produce a strong confirmation bias which leads to Barnum Forer effect where we believe generic positive statements coming from an authority as uniquely applicable to us. This is visible in worldwide beliefs in astrologers, star gazers, psychics, faith healers, tarot readers and also in all sorts of superstitions. We humans have throughout history believed in every kind of stupid story. We have believed that the world was created in 6 days, that the earth was flat or resting on horns of an animal, we have believed in the blue blood of the royals, we even today believe in tarot readers or in advertisements delivered by actors, sportstars, well known people. Worst, we believe in the capitalistic ideal of working 10 hours each day to end up in a limited, closed life in an apartment. Awareness of our susceptibility to Barnum Forer effect can help us stay vigilant and become a bit skeptical of outlandish ideas when thrown to us by different vested interests. Prashant Yadav is an author and an entrepreneur. A 3rd Dan Black Belt in Shito Ryu karate, he shares his life learnings, struggles and insights on this channel. We will be posting thinking skills videos, motivational speeches, discussions about important questions of modern life like decision career, relationships, fitness, mental health, stress, depression, peer pressure on this channel. We will also be discussing your questions and emails regarding everyday problems you face in your career choices, love life, family life, physical and mental health. Book: https://www.amazon.in/Jeera-Packer-Pr... Facebook:   / prashant.yadav   Twitter:   / pr_ashantyadav   Instagram:   / authorprash.  . Blog: http://www.yadavprashant.com