TED: Do you really know why you do what you do? | Petter Johansson

The video explores the concept of self-knowledge and how people often misinterpret their own choices. Through experiments involving choice manipulation, it demonstrates that individuals can be unaware of changes to their decisions and still provide confident explanations for them. The experiments extend to political contexts, showing that attitudes can be more flexible than assumed. The conclusion emphasizes the importance of recognizing the interpretative nature of self-knowledge and the potential for changing one's mind.

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What are the potential ethical considerations when conducting experiments on choice manipulation?

How can understanding choice blindness help in personal relationships?