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The Problem with Generalizations (rewind)

Jul 01, 202418 minSeason 2Ep. 111
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Episode description

Like assumptions, our generalizations can limit your flourishing by putting blinders on how you see the world.

Generalizations help us make sense of a complex world; generalizing is a fundamental human function. Most of the time, our generalizations serve us well. But, when we make generalization errors, bad things happen, such as stereotypes that lead to prejudice. In this episode, Craig discusses how we make generalizations, why they're necessary, and how generalization errors and overgeneralizing can harm us, and those around us.

When to use a generalization flowchart: 

https://www.neogaf.com/threads/generalizations-and-assumptions-a-flow-chart-i-just-made.901709/

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Live Well and Flourish website: https://www.livewellandflourish.com/

Email: livewellandflourish@pm.me

The theme music for Live Well and Flourish was written by Hazel Crossler, hazel.crossler@gmail.com.

Production assistant - Paul Robert

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