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The Hidden Weight of Defaults: Living Life on Autopilot
Season 2 Episode 10
How many of your choices are truly yours—and how many are defaults disguised as decisions? In this episode of Choice Beyond Logic: The Science of Bias, Kellie Best explores the power of defaults, from organ donation rates to everyday habits. With insights into the nervous system’s preference for safety and a Default Reset practice, discover how to see where autopilot runs your life—and how to touch the wheel again.
📚 References for Show Notes
•Samuelson, W., & Zeckhauser, R. (1988). Status quo bias in decision making. Journal of Risk and Uncertainty.
•Johnson, E. J., & Goldstein, D. (2003). Do defaults save lives? Science.
•Kahneman, D., & Tversky, A. (1981). The framing of decisions and the psychology of choice. Science.
•Porges, S. W. (2011). The Polyvagal Theory.
Choice Beyond Logic is hosted by Kellie Best.
📌 Have a question about why we do what we do—the quirks, the urges, the choices that don’t make sense? Send it to me. Your curiosity might become a future episode. Kellie@KellieBest.com.
For resources, references, and more, visit www.kelliebest.com .
💡 This podcast is for educational and inspirational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice.
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