Bias: they influence us more than we think
summary
An exploration of cognitive biases—how the human brain makes decisions and commonly falls into unconscious errors—and how those biases can undermine inclusivity in technology. It examines specific cognitive biases and discusses ways to recognize and avoid them when designing and developing software so solutions remain more inclusive.
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chapters (8)
- 0:00Bias introduction
- 1:11How the brain works
- 3:16System 1 and System 2
- 7:29Mental heuristics
- 9:21Common bias types
- 16:12Bias in algorithms
- 19:04Dealing with bias
- 21:31Q&A
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