What is Survivorship Bias? (English Vocabulary Lesson)

Описание: Today, I want to talk about a bias that affects how we think about success. It’s called survivorship bias, and it might be the reason you’re feeling discouraged, unmotivated, or frustrated with your English.

We’ll look at what survivorship bias really is, explore some famous examples from history and business, and then dive into how it appears in the world of language learning.

Most importantly, I’ll give you practical advice to avoid this trap and keep moving forward with confidence.



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00:00 Introduction
01:06 Vocabulary
03:00 Language Learning and Survivorship Bias
05:21 What is Survivorship Bias?
06:43 Examples of Survivorship Bias
06:58 WW2 Planes and Survivorship Bias
08:46 Survivorship Bias in Business
09:56 Survivorship Bias in English Learning
13:17 What Can We Do About Survivorship Bias?
18:29 Final Thought