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The Human Behavior Podcast

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  • If It Walks Like A Duck
    Send us a textMental errors don't just lead to embarrassing moments—they can be fatal. When your brain categorizes something as familiar and routine, it filters out critical information that could save your life.The duck versus platypus problem perfectly captures this dangerous cognitive trap. Both creatures share remarkably similar features—broad bills, webbed feet, semi-aquatic lifestyles—but only one has venomous spurs that could put you in the hospital. When you mistake a platypus for a duck, you've missed the most important detail.Through two powerful real-world examples, we unpack how this error pattern repeats in high-stakes environments. A paramedic, responding to what appeared to be a routine medical call, was fatally stabbed by a patient with a violent history he never knew about. Law enforcement officers, celebrating their successful drug bust, failed to properly search a suspect who was carrying a loaded gun all the way into the jail. In both cases, what people thought they were seeing wasn't what was actually there.The second analogy we explore—outrunning your headlights—explains why we miss these critical signals. Sometimes we're moving too fast to process what's in front of us. Other times, we've forgotten to turn on our mental headlights altogether. Either way, we're blind to dangers lurking ahead.Our brains are wired for this type of error. Each time we successfully navigate a situation, dopamine reinforces the pattern, making us more confident and less careful the next time around. We follow our unconscious roadmap rather than creating our own, questioning, and exploring the territory.This episode isn't about blaming victims of these errors—it's about recognizing the universal human tendency to miss critical information when we think we already know what we're dealing with. By slowing down, paying attention to incongruent signals, and getting comfortable with not immediately knowing all the answers, we can create the space needed to see things as they truly are.Have you encountered your own duck versus platypus situations? We'd love to hear about times when slowing down and questioning assumptions made all the difference in your life or work.Support the showWebsite: https://thehumanbehaviorpodcast.buzzsprout.com/shareFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheHumanBehaviorPodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehumanbehaviorpodcast/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ArcadiaCognerati More about Greg and Brian: https://arcadiacognerati.com/arcadia-cognerati-leadership-team/
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  • The Parking Lot
    Send us a textSupport the showWebsite: https://thehumanbehaviorpodcast.buzzsprout.com/shareFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheHumanBehaviorPodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehumanbehaviorpodcast/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ArcadiaCognerati More about Greg and Brian: https://arcadiacognerati.com/arcadia-cognerati-leadership-team/
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  • Recognition Primed Decision Making: Dr. Gary Klein
    Send us a textGary Klein, renowned cognitive psychologist and pioneer of the Recognition-Primed Decision Model, takes us deep into the minds of experts operating under the most demanding conditions. Drawing from decades studying firefighters, law enforcement officers, and military personnel, Klein reveals the surprising truth about expertise - it's not about comparing options or following procedures, but rather recognizing patterns developed through years of experience.What makes this conversation exceptional is Klein's ability to demystify the seemingly magical "gut instincts" of experts. He explains how professionals don't simply follow intuition blindly but engage in rapid mental simulations to test their responses before acting. This blend of pattern recognition and analysis enables split-second decisions in life-or-death situations where traditional analytical methods would take far too long.Klein's insights challenge conventional thinking about bias and expertise. While academia often emphasizes the flaws in intuitive thinking, Klein's research demonstrates how heuristics and expertise-driven pattern matching serve as powerful tools in real-world settings. His Shadowbox training method, which allows novices to see through expert eyes, offers a revolutionary approach to accelerating expertise development.The conversation explores fascinating concepts like tacit knowledge (expertise that can't be easily articulated), the importance of curiosity in developing expertise, and why voluntary compliance techniques are crucial for law enforcement. Klein also discusses his ongoing work on developing more effective training methods and his continued fascination with the phenomenon of insight.For anyone who makes decisions under pressure, works in high-stakes environments, or simply wants to understand how expertise truly functions, this episode provides invaluable wisdom from one of the field's most influential thinkers. Listen, share with colleagues, and discover how training your cognitive skills might be more important than any checklist or procedure.More information about Gary Klein:https://www.shadowboxtraining.com/courses/masterclass-in-practical-decision-making/https://www.shadowboxtraining.com/courses/the-cognitive-dimension/Naturalistic Decision Makinghttps://naturalisticdecisionmaking.org/Support the showWebsite: https://thehumanbehaviorpodcast.buzzsprout.com/shareFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheHumanBehaviorPodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehumanbehaviorpodcast/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ArcadiaCognerati More about Greg and Brian: https://arcadiacognerati.com/arcadia-cognerati-leadership-team/
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  • What's Shaping Your Perceptions?
    Send us a textThe sciences behind human behavior are complex, yet the practical applications are what truly matter in our daily lives. In this illuminating discussion, we peel back the layers of scientific theory to reveal how concepts like gestalt psychology, emergence, and reification shape the way we perceive and interact with the world around us.Our brains are constantly working to create order from chaos, organizing visual information into patterns that make sense to us. This natural tendency explains why eyewitnesses can be utterly convinced of details they never actually saw, or why we might misinterpret objects based on context alone. As Greg describes through compelling real-world examples from combat zones to everyday situations, "The untrained mind believes what it expects, not what it sees."We explore how these scientific principles translate into practical frameworks like "baseline plus anomaly equals decision" - a formula that allows you to quickly identify threats and opportunities in any environment by understanding what's normal and noticing meaningful departures from that norm. Rather than getting bogged down in academic terminology, we focus on how these concepts can be applied in high-pressure situations where quick, accurate decision-making is essential.The power of emergence - that "aha moment" when everything suddenly clicks into place - becomes a cornerstone of effective learning and observation. When you experience these moments of clarity on your own rather than being told what to see, the lessons become hardwired into your consciousness, available even under extreme stress. Through storytelling and practical examples, we demonstrate how you can sharpen these skills in your everyday life, from workplace interactions to personal relationships.Ready to transform how you observe and interpret the world around you? Subscribe to our podcast, check out our Patreon for exclusive content, and remember: training changes behavior.Support the showWebsite: https://thehumanbehaviorpodcast.buzzsprout.com/shareFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheHumanBehaviorPodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehumanbehaviorpodcast/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ArcadiaCognerati More about Greg and Brian: https://arcadiacognerati.com/arcadia-cognerati-leadership-team/
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  • The Gift of Time & Distance
    Send us a textWhat if you could spot danger before it materializes? What if your decision-making advantage wasn't about reacting faster, but about seeing what others miss entirely? The gift of time and distance isn't just tactical jargon—it's a profound cognitive framework that separates reactive individuals from those who shape outcomes. This episode dives deep into how early detection of critical cues combined with expanded decisional space creates a powerful cognitive edge in both high-stakes and everyday situations.We explore the fascinating paradox of human perception: we're wired with incredible pattern recognition abilities, yet our emotional responses often hijack these systems exactly when we need them most. The true masters of situation awareness aren't necessarily the tactical experts—they're those who can process information differently, identifying the symptoms of developing situations long before they manifest.Through compelling real-world examples—from hostage negotiations to everyday safety practices—we demonstrate how this approach transcends professional domains. The concept isn't about paranoia or hypervigilance; it's about calibrating your attention to notice what matters. Simple habits like checking store interiors before entering, understanding normal environmental patterns, or pausing briefly before making decisions can dramatically improve your cognitive positioning.Perhaps most importantly, we address why these seemingly obvious practices are so rarely implemented consistently. The emotional impulse to act immediately, the false comfort of routine, and our natural tendency toward immediate gratification all compete against our better judgment. Yet with consistent practice and a framework like our HBPRA methodology, these skills become second nature.Ready to develop your cognitive edge? Join us as we unpack the strategies that transform reactive individuals into proactive decision makers. Whether you're in law enforcement, business, education, or simply want to navigate life more effectively, this episode provides actionable insights to anticipate problems before they escalate and identify opportunities others miss entirely.Support the showWebsite: https://thehumanbehaviorpodcast.buzzsprout.com/shareFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheHumanBehaviorPodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehumanbehaviorpodcast/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ArcadiaCognerati More about Greg and Brian: https://arcadiacognerati.com/arcadia-cognerati-leadership-team/
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Do you ever wonder why people act the way that they do? Join human behavior experts Brian Marren and Greg Williams as they discuss all things human behavior related. Their goal is to increase your Advanced Critical Thinking ability through a better understanding of HBPR&A (Human Behavior Pattern Recognition & Analysis.) What is HBPR&A? It's a scientific (and fun) way to understand and articulate human behavior cues so that you can predict likely outcomes and it works regardless of your race, religion, political ideology or culture!
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