tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6193043695356712843.post1210763560620433268..comments2023-09-02T23:55:45.583+10:00Comments on Doctor Skeptic: Unintended consequences and the homeostasis of riskDr Skeptichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09376469049519802493noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6193043695356712843.post-33235383592089954822013-06-10T14:29:06.549+10:002013-06-10T14:29:06.549+10:00Thanks, and I agree: we need to be aware of bias (...Thanks, and I agree: we need to be aware of bias (out own and that of others). Bias is pervasive and easily overlooked. Perhaps excusable in some, but not in those who purport to be scientists.Dr Skeptichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09376469049519802493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6193043695356712843.post-86513873475492288592013-06-10T11:24:30.892+10:002013-06-10T11:24:30.892+10:00I think you make a good point and I think a common...I think you make a good point and I think a common thread appears to be the person's behavior/thinking.<br /><br />Your point of raising awareness is key, just as we need to raise awareness of our bias as well.<br /><br />Perhaps we can become a better species if we are able to actually become of aware of our behaviors, thinking, and bias. Science would flourish and all the useless stuff would be thrown out. Wishful thinking...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03712607108611333477noreply@blogger.com