We explore the fascinating ways our brains process information, make decisions and perceive the world.
To help you better follow along with our show, we recommend taking the Kairos Assessment, a series of questions that reveal how your brain prefers to think, listen, observe, move, read, and talk.
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Understanding Conflict Through the Observer Bell Curve
In this episode, we dive into the Observer scale, a critical dimension in understanding how we process the world—and where most conflicts arise. Learn why scoring on opposite sides of the double bell curve often leads to friction, as differing cognitive preferences clash. We'll explore how awareness of these differences can transform conflict into connection and share practical tips for bridging the gap, whether in personal relationships or professional dynamics. Tune in to discover how obser...
22 Nov 2024
Symbolic Observer
Francis Sopper and Robert Brown, industry experts, explore the symbolic observer preference's strengths and weaknesses, revealing its impact on cognitive function and decision-making.
22 Nov 2024
9 Sounds
Francis Sopper and Robert Brown explore the selective listener preference, sharing strategies for leveraging its strengths and mitigating its weaknesses to improve client interactions.
15 Nov 2024
Blind Test Theory
Francis Sopper and Robert Brown explore the blind test theory and how cognitive priming influences our conclusions, revealing the limits of our perception and reasoning.
6 Sept 2024
How We See The World
What do we value more: utility or symbolism? Robert Brown and Francis Sopper discuss how we view the world, what draws our attention, and why all of this information is important to our daily interactions.Interested in taking the Kairos Assessment? Click hereWe also have a newsletter and a YouTube channel
25 Jun 2024
Anger: A Response to Fear
Francis Sopper and Robert Brown share profound insights into the nature of anger, revealing that it stems from a place of fear. By recognizing this connection, we can better manage our emotions and respond more compassionately to others.
Interested in taking the Kairos Assessment? Click here (https://www.kairoscognition.com/assessments/da21b793beb5de)
We also have a newsletter (https://www.kairoscognition.com/blog) and a YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/@kairoscognition4558)
25 Jun 2024
Anger: A Responding to Fear
Francis Sopper and Robert Brown share profound insights into the nature of anger, revealing that it stems from a place of fear. By recognizing this connection, we can better manage our emotions and respond more compassionately to others.
Interested in taking the Kairos Assessment? Click here (https://www.kairoscognition.com/assessments/da21b793beb5de)
We also have a newsletter (https://www.kairoscognition.com/blog) and a YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/@kairoscognition4558)
12 Jun 2024
The Five Stages of Grief
Today Robert Brown and Francis Sopper explore a universal topic, how our brains cope with uncertainty. Inspired by Frank's latest newsletter, the pair discuss the psychological impact grief has on our cognitive preferences and behavior.
Frank's Newsletter: https://www.kairoscognition.com/blog/df2b73cdacba3f55
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12 Jun 2024
The Uncertain Certainty of Gambling
What makes some concepts inherently slippery for our minds to grasp? Robert Brown and Francis Sopper discuss how casinos use psychological tactics to keep you playing, the cognitive biases at play, and why our brains find it so hard to walk away.
Interested in taking the Kairos Assessment? Click here (https://www.kairoscognition.com/assessments/da21b793beb5de)
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29 May 2024
The Paradox of Choice
Our minds haven't evolved in the last 30,000 years. Learn how this affects us on a daily basis as Francis Sopper and Robert Brown discuss how our brains can't keep up with the rapid changes in technology and the large amounts of information that bombard us in the modern age.
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23 May 2024
The History of Traditional Learning
Where does our modern format for learning originate? Francis Sopper and Robert Brown discuss the high level of engagement traditional learning in Roman times incorporated and the shift that occurred in the fourth century.
Interested in taking the Kairos Assessment? Click here (https://www.kairoscognition.com/assessments/da21b793beb5de)
We also have a newsletter (https://www.kairoscognition.com/blog) and a YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/@kairoscognition4558)
13 Feb 2024
Hiring And Cognitive Bias
The truth is, we tend to gravitate towards those who are similar. Co-hosts Francis Sopper and Robert Brown discuss the danger of cognitive bias in the hiring process.
Interested in taking the Kairos Assessment? Click here (https://www.kairoscognition.com/assessments/da21b793beb5de)
We also have a newsletter (https://www.kairoscognition.com/blog) and a YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/@kairoscognition4558)
12 Feb 2024
It's A "Miracle"
Conventional structures don't work for everyone. Co-host Francis Sopper tells the story of one of his students who surprised both him and the entire school.
Interested in taking the Kairos Assessment? Click here (https://www.kairoscognition.com/assessments/da21b793beb5de)
We also have a newsletter (https://www.kairoscognition.com/blog) and a YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/@kairoscognition4558)
12 Feb 2024
What Is Normal?
Is being "normal" even possible? Co-hosts Francis Sopper and Robert Brown seek to challenge the conventional understanding of the word.
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We also have a newsletter (https://www.kairoscognition.com/blog) and a YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/@kairoscognition4558)
12 Feb 2024
What Is Intelligence?
Can we accurately measure intelligence? Co-hosts Francis Sopper and Robert Brown discuss the Kairos Assessment (https://www.kairoscognition.com/assessments/da21b793beb5de) and the history of IQ tests over the past few hundred years.
Interested in taking the Kairos Assessment? Click here (https://www.kairoscognition.com/assessments/da21b793beb5de)
We also have a newsletter (https://www.kairoscognition.com/blog) and a YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/@kairoscognition4558)
12 Feb 2024
The Zen Of Concentrating On Not Concentrating
Does focusing on something make you more distracted? Co-host Francis Sopper shares his experience growing up and the big challenge he faced. Catching a football.
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