Cognitive Diversity and Overcoming Barriers

Questions and Answers

Unconscious bias

By engaging in self-reflection and actively seeking out diverse perspectives

Hanging out with people who are similar to us

Consciously seeking out new opportunities to get diverse perspectives Signup and view all the answers

Because we're afraid of discomfort or conflict Signup and view all the answers

Active listening and empathy Signup and view all the answers

By seeking out diverse perspectives Signup and view all the answers

Reflecting on one conversation Signup and view all the answers

To expand the bandwidth of human problem-solving and decision-making Signup and view all the answers

Because it is natural for our brains to seek similarity Signup and view all the answers

Practising active listening and empathy Signup and view all the answers

The way we think about cognitive diversity Signup and view all the answers

Introducing cognitive diversity Signup and view all the answers

We prevent ourselves from learning and growing Signup and view all the answers

Expanded bandwidth of human problem-solving and decision-making Signup and view all the answers

Our willingness to change our thinking Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Cognitive diversity is valuable as it offers different ways of thinking, processing information, and individual experiences, expanding human problem-solving, decision-making, creativity, and innovation.
Each brain is unique, wired differently, and has the potential to change and be open to differences.

Surrounding ourselves with similar individuals, resulting in a homogeneous social circle, makes it difficult to introduce cognitive diversity.
Fear of discomfort or conflict when engaging with people who hold different opinions or worldviews can prevent us from learning and growing.
Unconscious bias prevents us from seeing the world in a truly diverse and inclusive way.

Actively seek opportunities to connect with people from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to overcome homogeneous social circles.
Practise active listening and empathy, and engage in respectful dialogue with those who think differently to overcome fear of discomfort or conflict.
Engage in self-reflection, recognize and address unconscious biases by being curious, and having an open mind to different perspectives.

Hanging out with people who are similar to us leads to a narrow social circle and prevents diverse perspectives.
Fear of discomfort or conflict when engaging with people who hold different opinions or worldviews can prevent learning and growth.
Unconscious biases prevent us from seeing things from a diverse and inclusive perspective.

Consciously seek out new opportunities to get diverse perspectives by attending events, volunteering, or talking with or listening to people who take a different perspective.
Practise active listening and empathy, and engage in respectful dialogue with those who think differently to overcome fear of discomfort or conflict.
Reflect on conversations, challenge assumptions, and act on unconscious biases to overcome them.