Erin Devers: The Unbiased Self

“Even though it looks like other people are better prepared, God has gifted this to you. He is with you and you have an amazing opportunity. Don’t miss it because you’re concerned about how you might not be prepared or that you feel like you’re in over your head. Just take what you can from that situation and appreciate it.” — Erin Devers

Social psychologist and professor Erin Devers joins us on the podcast to discuss ways to identify our hidden biases and pursue accuracy instead.

What is cognitive bias, and how does it affect our work, relationships, and spiritual lives? Author and social psychologist Erin Devers joins us on the podcast to discuss her recent book The Unbiased Self: The Psychology of Overcoming Cognitive Bias. Erin explains exactly what cognitive bias is and how it affects every facet of our lives, even those of us who consider ourselves very self-aware. But instead of leaving us feeling hopeless to change, Erin suggests strategies for training our minds and altering our environments to help reframe our biases and overcome their negative effects. Erin’s practical ideas can affect our presence in our families, workplaces, and communities, and we’re left feeling a sense of empowerment to make small adjustments that yield big results. In addition — I’m pleased to tell you that InterVarsity Press is offering a discount on The Unbiased Self for listeners of this podcast. Just use the code IVPWSAP25 for 25% off and free shipping when you purchase the book at ivpress.com. You can find a link to the book and the discount code in the show notes. And if you listen to the end of the credits, you’ll hear an excerpt from our conversation where Erin helps us understand the link between overcoming cognitive bias and cleaning out our closets..

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— Ann Boyd

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Further resources for this interview:

• The Unbiased Self: The Psychology of Overcoming Cognitive Bias by Erin Devers. Use the code IVPWSAP25 for 25% off and free shipping!

• Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James Clear

• The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing by Marie Kondō

• Reach out to Erin by email