TED: 3 kinds of bias that shape your worldview | J. Marshall Shepherd

The video discusses the challenges faced by meteorologists in addressing public misconceptions about climate change and weather predictions. It highlights the difference between science and belief systems, emphasizing biases like confirmation bias and the Dunning-Kruger effect. The speaker stresses the importance of expanding one's understanding of science by evaluating biases and sources of information. The video also addresses the role of misinformation and media in shaping public perceptions and suggests ways to overcome these challenges.

What is the main point the speaker makes about science and belief systems?

• Science is not a belief system.

• Science is only for experts.

• Science requires belief to be understood.

• Science is a belief system like religion.

What percentage of scientists believe humans contribute to climate change, according to the speaker?

• 50%

• 87%

• 25%

• 100%

Which cognitive bias involves overestimating one's knowledge or abilities?

• Confirmation bias

• Dunning-Kruger effect

• Cognitive dissonance

• Placebo effect

What is the difference between weather and climate, as explained by the speaker?

• Weather is your mood, climate is your personality.

• Weather is long-term, climate is short-term.

• Weather is global, climate is local.

• Weather is predictable, climate is not.

What was the accuracy rate of the Farmer's Almanac according to studies mentioned by the speaker?

• 50%

• 75%

• 37%

• 90%

What event does the speaker use to illustrate the impact of misinformation during the 2017 hurricane season?

• Hurricane Irma

• Hurricane Andrew

• Hurricane Sandy

• Hurricane Katrina

What does the speaker suggest as a first step to expand one's understanding of science?

• Trust only one source

• Ignore all biases

• Take inventory of your own biases

• Rely on social media for information

What did Greg Fishel realize about his approach to climate change information?

• He was always open to new information.

• He was engaging in confirmation bias.

• He never doubted his beliefs.

• He ignored scientific literature.

What is the speaker's main message about expanding our understanding of science?

• It's only important for scientists.

• It's crucial for preserving life as we know it.

• It's unnecessary in today's world.

• It's only relevant to climate change.

What does the speaker suggest about evaluating sources of information?

• Evaluate the credibility of your sources.

• Ignore peer-reviewed literature.

• Rely on popular media outlets.

• Only trust government sources.