Unconscious cognitive biases in groups working together

An overview of 6 major types of cognitive biases that tend to arise when groups of people work together.

newDemocracy's research director, Lyn Carson (with creative input from Brett Hennig) has developed this exercise on unconscious biases, designed to enhance the analytical capacity of everyday citizens. It can be used as one element of critical thinking exercises in deliberative programs.

Source: newDemocracy, Australia
Author information and contact: Lyn Carson, iain.walker@newdemocracy.com.au
Language: English

Year of publication: 2018