Psychologyspeaking topic
Optimism bias: why do we assume bad things happen to other people? How does seeing ourselves as luckier than average lead us astray when we make decisions?
— Tali Sharot, optimism bias
practice with this topic
Set the timer (5-30 min), take 20 seconds of prep if you like, start talking. Jot your thoughts onto the sticky-note board.
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