Uploaded May 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 minutes ago
Are drivers too optimistic about their safety on the road? In this thought-provoking episode, Professor Ola Svenson dives into the concept of optimism bias and how it skews our perception of risk, especially in traffic scenarios. We explore the psychology behind why people speed, ignore risk, and sometimes reject life-saving technology.
Are drivers too optimistic about their safety on the road? In this thought-provoking episode, Professor Ola Svenson dives into the concept of optimism bias and how it skews our perception of risk, especially in traffic scenarios. We explore the psychology behind why people speed, ignore risk, and sometimes reject life-saving technology.
