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Falling For it: Brains Wired for Bias - Lab 113

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Jumping to conclusions, letting stories override statistics, and getting swept up in the crowd—turns out, we’re all wired for it. Titi and Zakiya explore how evolutionary psychology and group identity shape the way we process information, especially in our fast-paced digital world. From the spread of misinformation about Tylenol to viral rapture predictions, the hosts share relatable moments and surprising examples to illuminate why bias is so tough to beat.  ✨ Want to be part of our upcoming planetarium film, Remixed: The Unexpected Side of Science? We’d love for our Dope Labs community to join in! Find all the details and your chance to participate here - https://bit.ly/3VVkVa1 Previous Labs Mentioned: Lab 037 - In Denial Lab 038 - So Anxious Lab 076 - Monkeypox: Fact vs Fiction Lab 082 - In Your Feed: Social Media Lab 112 - Addiction: A Chronic Condition Dope Labs is where science meets pop culture. Because science is in everything and it’s for everybody. Stay up to date with D