Over the past 50 years, psychological research has ushered in new understanding of the human mind: that it is just as fallible as it is extraordinary. The same mind capable of incredible feats of ingenuity and compassion is also capable of decisions that defy rationality and go against our best interests as individuals and organizations. So how does the mind work – and what are its blindspots? Outsmarting Human Minds (OHM) was founded by Mahzarin Banaji to bring together growing public desire to understand and improve decision-making with insights from the mind sciences. With initial support from PwC and Harvard University, this educational material is designed – via short videos and podcasts – to explore the quirky and sometimes surprising aspects of how our minds work. The hope of this project is that by knowing the science, we can take steps to recognize and even conquer our blindspots. Our minds can learn and change. Knowledge is only a first step, but by understanding our minds, we can take steps – as individuals and as organizations – to change our behavior and policies and improve the decisions we make in life and at work.
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Humans help each other all the time. So what’s wrong with helping? For references and related material, visit ------------------------ Who Are We Helping? was created and developed by Mahzarin Banaji, Olivia Kang, and Evan Younger with funding from PwC and Harvard University. Video editing by Evan Younger Music by Big Score Audio via Premium Beat Images by New York Daily News, Thanasis Zovoilis, and DrGrounds via Getty Images; tzahiV and onueroner via iStock; and Daniel M. Ernst via Shutterstock Artwork by Olivia Kang © 2017 President and Fellows of Harvard College
Our faces broadcast information about us: whether we’re smart, warm, trustworthy. How do these signals influence decision-making – and are they accurate? Psychologist Alexander Todorov discusses the science behind face value. For references and related material, visit ------------------------ About Face was created and developed by Mahzarin Banaji and Olivia Kang with funding from PwC and Harvard University. Narration by Olivia Kang, featuring Professor Alexander Todorov (Princeton University) Camera & Editing by Evan Younger Face images and demonstrations courtesy of Alexander Todorov, Social Perception Lab, Princeton University Music by Olive Musique, Brightside Studio, & Alex Messier via Premium Beat Stock footage via iStock.com Artwork by Olivia Kang Research Assistant: Timothy Carroll © 2017 President and Fellows of Harvard College
400 years ago, we began to explore the universe with simple tools. And it challenged our beliefs about our place in the universe. Are investigations of the universe inside our minds any different? An introduction by OIB founder Mahzarin Banaji. For references and related material, visit ------------------------ The Universe Inside was created and developed by Mahzarin Banaji and Olivia Kang with funding from PwC and Harvard University. Narration by Mahzarin Banaji Artwork by Olivia Kang Camera & Editing by Evan Younger Music by Big Score Audio and Tiny Music via Premium Beat © 2017 President and Fellows of Harvard College