Front Psychol August 2020 PMID 32982839

Does the Coronavirus Epidemic Take Advantage of Human Optimism Bias?

Hugo Bottemanne, Orphée Morlaàs, Philippe Fossati, Liane Schmidt

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The overall tone shows strong interest and engagement, with users frequently referencing the 'Four Reasons Our Brains Suck At Pandemics' video to emphasize how cognitive biases like optimism and reactance affect pandemic responses. Words such as 'really good,' 'helps the world grow,' and phrases about understanding biases reflect a recognition of the article's importance, which influences thinking about public health strategies and individual behaviors.

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Most discussions acknowledge the importance of understanding how cognitive biases influence pandemic behavior, reflecting a general consensus on the article's relevance.

InterestHigh interest

Posts show high interest, with many sharing and commenting on the video titled 'Four Reasons Our Brains Suck At Pandemics,' indicating engagement with the psychological insights about human biases.

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Several commenters actively share the video, critique stereotypes, and suggest how cognitive biases affect decision-making, demonstrating deep engagement.

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The discussions highlight the potential for these insights to influence public health messaging and personal behavior, suggesting a moderate but meaningful impact.

Abstract in brief

  • The text explores how the coronavirus pandemic may exploit human optimism bias, which is our tendency to believe that negative events are less likely to happen to us.
  • It suggests that this bias can lead people to underestimate the risks of COVID-19, potentially hindering their willingness to follow safety measures.
  • By understanding this psychological tendency, public health messages can be better tailored to encourage more cautious behavior during the epidemic.]

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MinuteEarth (also on BlueSky)
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Certain cognitive biases cause humans to make unsafe decisions in a pandemic, making a terrible disease even worse. Watch our new video "Four Reasons Our Brains Suck At Pandemics": https://t.co/0ozHRbHL6v https://t.co/Z7j7dXbwRv

Feb 12, 2021 · 15 likes · 6 shares · 55,046 followers View post →
Romain Martin
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@VeilletteAndre @Lactu_Borde @haldol @alexandresirois Le biais personnel est aussi un problème, a fortiori lorsqu’il est travesti en sophisme du "juste milieu". On tape à raison sur les anti-vax mais le rassurisme excessif ralentit aussi la troupe. https://t.co/1f7q9kcJF8

Jan 2, 2022 · 4 likes · 2,296 followers View post →
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How our cognitive bias works against our own personal interests. https://t.co/ho3fOmX4CH

Feb 15, 2021 · 3 likes · 1 share · 2,214 followers View post →
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ここ1年くらいで自動の字幕とその翻訳が猛烈に進んだね →Four Reasons Our Brains Suck At Pandemics https://t.co/e8UHbDEmc4 @YouTubeより

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Doug Wiser
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Why our brains suck at COVID How many of these brain flaws are YOURS or someone you know? BTW, not just related to COVID https://t.co/B9OperZtec

Feb 16, 2021 · 1 like · 1 share · 8,020 followers View post →

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How the Brain's Biases Exacerbate COVID-19 Risks

Our brain is poorly designed with biases and ingrained thought patterns that make pandemics even more catastrophic. Understanding these biases can help improve public health strategies and safety compliance.

SVT Neveu · Oct 1, 2021 200 views
toss ★緊急事態条項はトロイの木馬、憲法停止ウイルス!
@tossact · X

Four Reasons Our Brains Suck At Pandemics https://t.co/6UAnH3QAfR @YouTubeより

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toss ★緊急事態条項はトロイの木馬、憲法停止ウイルス!
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ここ1年くらいで自動の字幕とその翻訳が猛烈に進んだね →Four Reasons Our Brains Suck At Pandemics https://t.co/e8UHbDEmc4 @YouTubeより

Jun 14, 2023 · 2 likes · 2,797 followers View post →
toss ★緊急事態条項はトロイの木馬、憲法停止ウイルス!
@tossact · X

Four Reasons Our Brains Suck At Pandemics https://t.co/e8UHbDEmc4 @YouTubeより

Mar 25, 2022 · 1 like · 2,797 followers View post →
Romain Martin
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@VeilletteAndre @Lactu_Borde @haldol @alexandresirois Le biais personnel est aussi un problème, a fortiori lorsqu’il est travesti en sophisme du "juste milieu". On tape à raison sur les anti-vax mais le rassurisme excessif ralentit aussi la troupe. https://t.co/1f7q9kcJF8

Jan 2, 2022 · 4 likes · 2,296 followers View post →
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@greg_travis https://t.co/uhdNASeYHK

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Unvaccinated? This is for you. Pay attention. You’ll learn —> Four Reasons Our Brains Suck At Pandemics https://t.co/0NFVl8tZtq via @YouTube And if you really, really paid attention … you’ll stop the whining and pseudo-‘freedom’ arguments and get vaccinated. <EOM>

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@nasitaro こんな動画を つ Four Reasons Our Brains Suck At Pandemics https://t.co/e8UHbDmcXW より

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@tossact · X

これ本当によく出来てる動画なんだよなあ→Four Reasons Our Brains Suck At Pandemics https://t.co/e8UHbDmcXW @YouTubeより

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Stephanie Weippert
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Likely if you follow me you are following CDC guidelines already, but maybe a few of you will share this so it gets to a pandemic denier. Four Reasons Our Brains Suck At Pandemics https://t.co/2AexUaIu2d via @YouTube

Apr 1, 2021 · 222 followers View post →
caitie
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RT @MinuteEarth: Certain cognitive biases cause humans to make unsafe decisions in a pandemic, making a terrible disease even worse. Watch…

Mar 31, 2021 · 6 shares · 44 followers View post →
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Jay Geis
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I don't fully understand this hardwired protocol in my heart, but there's a theme of intensity and defiance. But, I have a theory. It's called "Reactance Psychology", and it's better explained here: https://t.co/SIzhd69aWR In short, rebellion is almost a "Primal Directive".

Feb 23, 2021 · 269 followers View post →
mahabanya
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https://t.co/SdBHhyZmRY 무식하면 용감하다(무모하다)는 참트루. 판검사 하겠다면 필수로 주기적으로 과학 공부 시켜야 함. 머리 좋다고 자부하니까 조금만 공부해도 이상한 판결은 덜 하겠지.

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Diana B.
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RT @MyBigRedTruck: Why our brains suck at COVID How many of these brain flaws are YOURS or someone you know? BTW, not just related to COVID…

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Doug Wiser
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Why our brains suck at COVID How many of these brain flaws are YOURS or someone you know? BTW, not just related to COVID https://t.co/B9OperZtec

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RT @PurpleWOrange: How our cognitive bias works against our own personal interests. https://t.co/ho3fOmX4CH

Feb 15, 2021 · 1 share · 4,811 followers View post →
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@PurpleWOrange · X

How our cognitive bias works against our own personal interests. https://t.co/ho3fOmX4CH

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RT @MinuteEarth: Certain cognitive biases cause humans to make unsafe decisions in a pandemic, making a terrible disease even worse. Watch…

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What about when you take things seriously but you get made fun of by the people you love? @MinuteEarth In other words, I don't know how to encourage those who seem not to care https://t.co/Tl1n8sqOj2

Feb 15, 2021 · 1 like · 523 followers View post →
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https://t.co/kMZGSB11Ud @MinuteEarth thank you for making a really good video. It helps the world grow even more. Much Love ❤

Feb 12, 2021 · 1 like · 22 followers View post →
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MinuteEarth (also on BlueSky)
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Certain cognitive biases cause humans to make unsafe decisions in a pandemic, making a terrible disease even worse. Watch our new video "Four Reasons Our Brains Suck At Pandemics": https://t.co/0ozHRbHL6v https://t.co/Z7j7dXbwRv

Feb 12, 2021 · 15 likes · 6 shares · 55,046 followers View post →
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