[Music] Thank you. Hello everyone. I'm Hannah Galbart.I am a presenter and a journalist at BBC News and I work in one of the biggest newsrooms in the world. It's fantastic. It's dynamic and I absolutely love my job.But I do have a bit of a confession to make to you today. And that is that sometimes the news can make me feel a bit anxious. You'd think I'd be immune to it, right.I have been working in news for over a decade. But there are some days when I can just feel this tightness in my chest. My stomach d ...

So, who here will read the headline of a news article and then go and tell someone, "Oh, yeah. I saw that on the news." I'm sure there are more than a few guilty parties here. And no judgment, it doesn't even seem like the wrong thing to do. More often than not, the most important piece of a news article is given away in the headline.Anyways, way back in the day of print newspapers, it didn't really matter if you read the whole piece or not. The article was right underneath the headline, and you were kind o ...

Core Argument - The talk emphasizes the importance of recognizing and understanding the filters (mental representations) that influence decision-making [4][5] - It cautions against the dangers of relying on a single filter, which can lead to flawed decisions, even with good intentions [17][18] - The presentation advocates for adopting multiple perspectives to make more balanced and informed decisions [19] Examples and Illustrations - The speaker uses the example of dietary choices (fish, plant-based, carnivore) to illustrate how different filters lead to conflicting opinions [1][2][3] - Orthorexia is presented as an example of an unhealthy obsession with healthy eating, where the filter of "eating correctly" overshadows other important aspects of life [6][7] - The news is portrayed as a source of entertainment rather than pure information, with headlines designed to hook engagement [10][11] - Cartoon characters (Spongebob, Homer Simpson, Scooby and Shaggy) are used to exemplify how different filters drive behavior and can lead to suboptimal outcomes [14][15][16] Implications for Decision-Making - Financial analysts are cautioned against making investment decisions based solely on sensationalized news headlines [8][12] - The talk suggests that a balanced perspective, considering multiple viewpoints, is crucial for making sound decisions in various contexts [19] - The ultimate goal should not be sacrificed for something in between [8]