The bubble the world is in is about to pop and that means the party is about to be over big boy! Life is fast becoming a warzone, which means this video probably won’t be popular! Our normalcy bias is about to go with it! Today we will be talking to Pete Garcia @PeteGarcia542
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Pop Quiz: If things go sideways what will you do? Answer? I have NO IDEA!
This is the answer most people will give and it is no surprise because in the United States we live in a protective bubble called /”Normalcy Bias/” which for the fitness guy/girl is much like /”Homeostasis./”
Let me explain: Normalcy bias and homeostasis are similar in that they both describe cognitive and physiological tendencies in individuals to maintain a sense of stability, comfort, and predictability in their lives, even in the face of change, threats, or unusual circumstances. However, they manifest in different aspects of human behavior and perception.
1. Resistance to Change: Both normalcy bias and homeostasis reflect the human resistance to change. In the case of normalcy bias, people tend to underestimate the potential for disaster or drastic change in emergency situations, assuming that things will continue as they always have. Similarly, homeostasis refers to the body’s natural tendency to resist deviations from its stable internal environment.
2. Comfort Zone: Normalcy bias and homeostasis both involve a preference for maintaining a /”comfort zone./” People often prefer familiar routines, environments, and situations (normalcy bias) just as the body strives to maintain a stable internal temperature, blood pressure, and other physiological conditions (homeostasis).
3. Adaptation: In the context of normalcy bias, individuals may be slow to adapt to new information or respond to emergencies because they cling to their existing mental models of the world. Likewise, homeostasis ensures that the body actively regulates various physiological processes to adapt to external changes and maintain a constant internal state.
4. Risk Aversion: Both concepts are linked to risk aversion. Normalcy bias can lead people to downplay the risks associated with certain actions or circumstances, while homeostasis seeks to minimize the risk of bodily harm or dysfunction by keeping internal conditions stable.
5. Inertia: Normalcy bias and homeostasis involve a form of inertia. People may resist taking action or making decisions that disrupt their established patterns and perceptions (normalcy bias), just as the body resists changes to its internal balance through physiological mechanisms (homeostasis).
Despite these similarities, it’s important to note that normalcy bias primarily pertains to cognitive and perceptual biases in decision-making, while homeostasis primarily refers to a physiological process. Both concepts, however, underscore the human inclination to maintain equilibrium and resist disruptions, whether in the realm of thought or bodily functions.
Both conditions lead to living in a bubble! With Homeostasis the body is always trying to equal out and with Normalcy Bias the mind is always trying to equal out so as to not have to face threats.
Today we will talk about what that looks like in our lives and how to live against it!
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