Why Did We Blow On Nintendo Games?

The video explores how our brains are adept at recognizing patterns, a skill that has evolved since ancient times to help us survive. However, this ability can lead to cognitive biases, causing us to see patterns where none exist. The video debunks myths like blowing into Nintendo cartridges and highlights the importance of science in challenging our assumptions. It emphasizes the need to disprove our theories to avoid falling into common belief fallacies. The video concludes with acknowledgments and suggests further reading on cognitive biases.

What is one reason our ancestors' pattern recognition was crucial for survival?

• It allowed them to build shelters.

• It helped them communicate with animals.

• It helped them create art.

• It enabled them to avoid poisonous foods.

What is confirmation bias?

• The ability to recognize patterns in random data.

• The tendency to remember only positive experiences.

• The skill of predicting future events accurately.

• The habit of seeking out information that supports our beliefs.

Which fallacy involves assuming a cause-and-effect relationship based on sequence?

• Post hoc fallacy

• Confirmation bias

• Texas sharpshooter fallacy

• Common belief fallacy

Why did people blow on Nintendo cartridges?

• To cool them down

• To remove dust and improve connection

• To make them fit better

• To change the game settings

What is the common belief fallacy?

• Believing something because it is widely accepted

• Dismissing evidence that contradicts personal beliefs

• Assuming correlation implies causation

• Believing in patterns that do not exist

What is the primary goal of science according to the transcript?

• To confirm existing beliefs

• To prove theories correct

• To disprove our assumptions

• To create new technologies

What does the transcript suggest is necessary to ensure our ideas are valid?

• Regularly confirming them with peers

• Relying on common beliefs

• Poking holes in them to test their strength

• Ignoring contradictory evidence