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Buster Benson is an entrepreneur and writer known for his work on cognitive biases and communication. He has worked at companies such as Amazon, Twitter, and Slack, and is the creator of the Cognitive Bias Codex.
Known for: Why Are We Yelling?: The Art of Productive Disagreement
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Why Are We Yelling?: The Art of Productive Disagreement
This book explores how to turn arguments and disagreements into constructive conversations. Buster Benson draws on cognitive psychology and communication research to show how people can better understand their biases, listen empathetically, and find common ground even in heated debates. It offers practical tools for improving relationships, teamwork, and decision-making through productive disagreement.
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The Nature of Disagreement
Disagreement begins as something innocent: two people trying to make sense of the same world from different angles. But what makes it so emotionally charged is how our brains interpret it. From an evolutionary standpoint, disagreement used to signal danger. If your tribe disagreed with you, it could...
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Cognitive Biases
Our brains are miraculous yet flawed machines. To survive in a world overflowing with information, they rely on heuristics—mental shortcuts that help us decide quickly. But these same shortcuts distort our understanding in disagreement. We suffer from confirmation bias, seeking only what supports ou...
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About Buster Benson
Buster Benson is an entrepreneur and writer known for his work on cognitive biases and communication. He has worked at companies such as Amazon, Twitter, and Slack, and is the creator of the Cognitive Bias Codex. His writing focuses on how people think, argue, and collaborate more effectively.
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