--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: One way or another we are all biased, but…" description: "\"“One way or another we are all biased, but still we have the modern cortical capacity to choose whether or not to let the harmful biases dictate our be..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/69d/abhijit-naskar-99_bias_one-way-or-another-we-are-all-biased-but_694297.jpg" --- # One way or another we are all biased, but still we have… ![“One way or another we are all biased, but still we have the modern cortical capacity to choose whether or not to let the harmful biases dictate our behavior.” quote by Abhijit Naskar](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/69d/abhijit-naskar-99_bias_one-way-or-another-we-are-all-biased-but_694297.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/69d/abhijit-naskar-99_bias_one-way-or-another-we-are-all-biased-but_694297.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/69d/abhijit-naskar-99_bias_one-way-or-another-we-are-all-biased-but_694297.jpg) > ““One way or another we are all biased, but still we have the modern cortical capacity to choose whether or not to let the harmful biases dictate our behavior.”” [Abhijit Naskar](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/abhijit-naskar/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Everyone has biases, yet we can consciously decide whether to let them drive our actions. **In simple terms:** Biases are universal, but we can choose our response. Key Takeaway Practice awareness to override harmful biases. Themes bias cognition choice ethics Mood reflective motivational Type psychological inspirational When to use this quote - decision making - leadership - personal relationships - media consumption - policy development Key Concepts Neuroscience behavioral economics Questions to Reflect On - What biases influence your daily choices? - Can you commit to a concrete step to counter a specific bias? 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