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#37: Should You Be Worried About the New COVID Strains?

#37: Should You Be Worried About the New COVID Strains?
Jan 19, 2021 · 23m 49s

We greatly underestimate the dangers of the new COVID strains due to cognitive biases such as normalcy bias, hyperbolic discounting, and planning fallacy. We need to change our plans drastically...

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We greatly underestimate the dangers of the new COVID strains due to cognitive biases such as normalcy bias, hyperbolic discounting, and planning fallacy. We need to change our plans drastically to adapt to the new reality. That's the key take-away message of this episode of the Wise Decision Maker Show, which answers the question: Should You Be Worried About the New COVID Strains?

This article forms the basis for this episode: https://disasteravoidanceexperts.com/should-you-be-worried-about-the-new-covid-strains/

Make sure to register for the FREE Wise Decision Maker Course and get a FREE copy of the "Assessment on Dangerous Judgment Errors in the Workplace" as part of the first course module https://disasteravoidanceexperts.com/subscribe/

The book "Resilience: Adapt and Plan for the New Abnormal of the COVID-19 Coronavirus Pandemic" is available at https://disasteravoidanceexperts.com/adapt

The book "Never Go With Your Gut: How Pioneering Leaders Make the Best Decisions and Avoid Business Disasters" is available at https://disasteravoidanceexperts.com/nevergut

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Alex Villacorta

Alex Villacorta

3 years ago

A lot of us really underestimate the dangers of the new COVID strains due to our cognitive biases, but worrying doesn't solve anything! I strongly agree that we should change our approach drastically to adapt to the new reality.
john chavez

john chavez

3 years ago

I'm a person who worried a lot especially when it comes to health. As you know, health costs a lot and indeed it is wealth. I don't know if I have enough medical insurance to cover the cost if ever I got sick but I know it is something to worry about. Anyway, you were on point in saying that as long as we follow the health and safety protocols - wearing a mask, washing our hands, and among other - there's really nothing to worry about.
KaMejias

KaMejias

3 years ago

The new covid strain is already affecting a lot of businesses, countries already imposed travel restrictions and so on, this podcast helps me prepare myself to act accordingly in dealing with this pandemic.
⟭⟬quintessential⟬⟭ 💜⁷ 💫

⟭⟬quintessential⟬⟭ 💜⁷ 💫

3 years ago

Sometimes we tend to take the effects of pandemic lightly but this podcast will remind us that the pandemic has made us extra careful and cautious when it comes to health issues which can be seen on news or even on social media.
Shyam Soni

Shyam Soni

3 years ago

New COVID strain is danger and some people taking it seriously and some are not. I think everyone should work on himself to improve immunity.
June Lyn

June Lyn

3 years ago

The new COVID strains is very alarming, and indeed we need extra precautions and secure ourselves and the family as well. We also need to change our plans and examine the blindspot that could hinder us in being prepared and ready for this strain.
Beatrice Sargin

Beatrice Sargin

3 years ago

It may feel unreal, but that’s simply our cognitive biases telling us that, just like they did early in the pandemic. Don’t be caught off guard, again, by ignoring this warning. Thanks for sharing this episode!
Shafayet karim

Shafayet karim

3 years ago

Amazing podcast! I agree that we greatly underestimate the dangers of the new Covid strains due to cognitive biases such as normalcy bias, hyperbolic discounting, and planning fallacy. Thank you for sharing such a helpful podcast. I appreciate it.
Tasnuva Tonny

Tasnuva Tonny

3 years ago

Such a timely informative content. I truly appreciate. Many people are going through the cognitive biases like normalcy bias, hyperbolic discounting, and planning fallacy. Definitely We need to change our plans drastically to adapt to the new reality. Thanks for sharing.
James Melvin Claver

James Melvin Claver

3 years ago

The new Covid strains is scary but our negligence is much more scarier, underestimating the dangers of this new Covid Strains can cause a lot. Thank you for sharing this, will be come aware of this new strains and will have a chance to be prepared
Epifanio Lago Jr.

Epifanio Lago Jr.

3 years ago

This is very helpful in keeping our guard up especially this new covid 19 strain we should be aware not to fall into a cognitive bias. Thanks for sharing this
Kh. Monjurul Karim

Kh. Monjurul Karim

3 years ago

Truly we all are underestimating the new strain of Covid 19. In this way, we are falling to normalcy bias. We all should be very careful about our health till the end of the pandemic. Thanks for sharing this timely audio.
Jo Anne Aranton

Jo Anne Aranton

3 years ago

Being aware of our cognitive bias and assessing our current situation will surely keep us from the dangers that we might face with the new COVID strain. Thank you for sharing your insights on how we can deal with different cognitive bias. Very insightful!
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