Why We are All Biased

The Science Behind Our Perceptions and Decisions

- Sunidhi Rai

This statement raises an important question; can human beings be truly unbiased? If not, why is bias such a fundamental part of human nature? Pondering upon this topic reveals a fascinating insight—bias, it seems, is embedded in the very nature of human beings.

So, why human beings are biased?

Human bias comes from a blend of psychological, cultural, and social factors that shape how we see and understand the world. For example, we quickly categorize people as "familiar" or "different" to understand social situations, but this can unintentionally create stereotypes.