How we think matters. Errors in thinking cause issues that go far beyond our individual concerns. These errors and biases contribute to a wide range of societal issues, including political polarization, complicity in climate change, and ethnic profiling. They can also come into play for people who run businesses--how they hire staff, interact with their colleagues, set strategies.

This program is a survey of research findings and theories of how we think, and their real-life applications. Professor Ahn draws on decades of research from other cognitive psychologists, as well as from her own groundbreaking studies. Using fun examples from K-pop dancing, anecdotes from her own life, and illuminating stories from history and the headlines, the program shows how we can improve not just our own daily lives and tackle real-world problems through better awareness of our biases but also the lives of everyone around us.