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Ideas worth sitting with.

Writing on bias, faith, psychology, leadership, and human behavior. Evidence. Context. Humanity.

Joe Conway

May 245 min read

Pattern-Seeking Bias: When Patterns Mislead Us

A pattern can feel meaningful without reliable evidence. Examine pattern-seeking bias, test your explanation, and leave room for chance.

Joe Conway

Apr 127 min read

Leadership Biases

In-Group Bias: Your Crew Ain’t the Whole Team

Familiar people can get an unfair edge. Examine in-group bias, check opportunity and decision patterns, and use fair criteria without assuming motives.

Joe Conway

Mar 98 min read

Neuroscience in Leadership

In-Group Bias: What Brain Research Can Tell Us

Brain research offers insight into in-group bias, with limits. Separate group-level findings from personal motives and test fairer leadership practices.