human knowledge illusion

Human brain receives about11 million bits of information per second*. How much of it do you think we process consciously?

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Only 40 bits of information per second.

This means that 99.996% of the information, is covered by our unconscious mind. Yet, we convince ourselves that our decisions, such as those related to recruitment and promotion, are rational.

We fall for the human knowledge illusion: we think we are smarter than we are and that’s why we end up with worse decisions than we otherwise could, if we only…

• Had the humility to accept that we, as humans, operate on bias.

• Understood that most of our decisions, even those based on experience, are not rational.

• Accepted that we need anti-bias systems to keep us in check.

We can’t eliminate biases, but with smart processes, we can slow down our thinking and make better decisions. This approach allows us to:

• Choose the best talent.

• Promote the best people.

• Create high-performing teams.

What are some examples of anti-bias practices you have seen or implemented that effectively improve decision-making?

*Source: Dr. Poornima Luthra, Sara L. Muhr, “Leading Through Bias”

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