Our Perception of Reality is Skewed   

   This is humbling. A doctor of psychology reviewed a book by two other psychologists. 

   She says, "Many forces below our conscious awareness affect our perceptions, thoughts and decisions...and errors abound." (And what does this say about democratic elections?) 

   Judgments and decisions we make that seem true and universal are often our own unique experience of the world, she believes. 

1. Our energy and abilities impact our perspective.

2. Our body awareness affects our decisions.

3. Being hungry (or not) changes our choices.

4. Easy-to-read statements seem more true.

5. Our feelings affect our political views.

6. Feeling bad makes things seem harder.

7. Having other people around make things seem easier. 

8. Our political beliefs affect our math skills. 

   If this interests you, the book is Perception: How Our Bodies Shape Our Minds.

         Jimmy