Veritasium published a new video today titled “The Illusion Of Truth.”
It’s about the concept of “cognitive ease,” written about by Nobel-Prize winner Daniel Kahneman. It describes our tendency to make fast and easy decisions.
Here’s how I plan on using it for a short lesson as part of my Theory of Knowledge unit on Human Sciences:
First, I’ll show the video:
Next, I’ll shared edited parts of these three online articles:
Cognitive Ease: The Secret to Great Interviewing
Is Your Thinking Lazy? Or Is It Just a Bad Case Of Cognitive Ease?
Cognitive Ease: The Secret to Great Interviewing Part Two
Then students would answer these questions and then share.
- With these definitions as a background, can you think of any times when it might be beneficial for you to experience “cognitive ease”? Why?
- Can you think of any times when it might be beneficial for you to experience “cognitive strain”? Why?
- Can you think of any times when it might be beneficial for you (and for others) if you created the conditions for them to experience “cognitive ease”? Why?
- Can you think of any times when it might be beneficial for you (and for others) if you created the conditions for them to experience “cognitive strain”? Why?
- Can you think of any times when you could be experiencing “cognitive ease” – both on your own and when others are manipulating the situation so you are having that experience – and it would not be beneficial to you? Why?
Feel free to help me make it a better lesson!
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