The More I Understand Bias, the Less I Judge People

[freddyteisen]

One of the most practical things I've learned from Leo's teachings is how to recognize bias, both in myself and in others.

I recently celebrated my 24th birthday with friends and family, and it reminded me how differently we all see the world.

Everyone has their own experiences, beliefs, fears, and personal stories that shape how they interpret reality.

And the more I understand this, the less personally I take people's opinions and behavior (e.g. my older brother, sister, father or my friends and other relavitves).

Instead of getting frustrated when someone sees things differently, I find myself becoming more curious about why they see things that way.

Of course, I'm biased too. Recognizing my own biases is just as important.

I'm not an expert, but studying these ideas through Actualized.org and Leo's vids and other sources has changed how I interact with people in everyday life.

If there's one video from Actualized I'd recommend, it's "Understanding Bias."

It's helped me become more aware of my own bias and of others’.

And here’s Ellie (my dog), probably wondering why humans spend so much time overthinking everything 🐶

 

[Joseph Maynor]

This is the kind of work that I want to be doing more of.