Join George Constanza and Kramer (aka Cody and Dan) as they present episode 2 of the cognitive bias series with a focus on confirmation and desirability biases. This includes a history and summary of seminal research related to both confirmation and desirability bias. Additionally, join George and Kramer for the interactive icebreaker, interactive poll, and interactive challenge.

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Support Sam, Basis Flagstaff Senior, working on a senior project combining sculpture and mental health. Follow along and offer comments at https://basisseniorprojects.com/flagstaff/author/samantha_g/

Check out Land Defenders, a new series on the Beyond the Pines podcast channel that focuses on stories from the forefront of conservation in the Greater Grand Canyon Region. Find Land Defenders on your favorite podcast platform.

Join Mufasa and Taka (aka Cody and Dan) as they introduce the cognitive bias series and do a deep dive in the quickest and nerdiest way on the topic of Fundamental Attribution Error (FAE). This includes a brief history about the development of the concept, prominent research studies and their findings, reasons that it occurs, and how to combat it. Specifically, you'll want to stick through the antics to hear about strategies for how to challenge this phenomenon that we all fall into. And, don't miss the rest of the upcoming series addressing other common cognitive errors that lead to disruptions and distress in day to day life.

Join Oliver Putnam and Charles-Hadan Savage (aka Cody and Dan) as they reflect on 2024 and set intentions for 2025 in the least efficient way possible. This includes a summary of the phenomenal guests on #beyondFLG and interesting topics on Quick N' Nerdy from 2024 followed by a summary of early plans for 2025 including a continuance of phenomenal guests and a series on cognitive biases.

Two major announcements in this episode are the introduction to a new show on the Beyond the Pines channel called Land Defenders with Mattea Goetz from the Sierra Club Grand Canyon Chapter. This show will address ecological issues in our region and promote a more reciprocal relationship between humans and the natural world.

Secondly, we are also seeking podcast sponsorship to support our various ongoing shows, #beyondFLG, Quick N' Nerdy, Crossing the Chasm, and Land Defenders. Stay tuned for details and reach out to us on InstaGram @beyond_flg or through our website, www.beyondflg.com, to learn more about connecting with us via sponsorship.