If you have been following this channel for a while, you might be wondering: What's the practical advice from all this?

Well, it turns out that idolizing people is something we do not only do with celebrities. Psychologist call it the Halo-effect: If we think someone is good at doing A, we also think that this person is good at doing B, C & D. Either they are good or bad, there often isn't something in between. Just consider this true statement: Hitler loved his dogs. Sounds odd, doesn't it? 

Of course our character isn't as black and white, so every time you judge someone's abilities, ask yourself: Do I really know what he can do, or do I just (dis)like him?

Have you had any experiences with the Halo-effect? Leave it in the comments below!

Also, if you want to know more about the way we see the world and take decisions, I recommend the book Thinking, Fast and Slow. It was written by a Nobel Prize winner and is packed with much more wisdom than I could ever put into a Youtube video. I'll put a link in the descriptions. 

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