Science of Justice

← Science of Justice18 jun · 37 min

The Juror Who Decided Before You Spoke

The Juror Who Decided Before You Spoke18 jun37 min

Send us Fan Mail What if the most important decision in your case was made before opening statements even began? Jurors do not enter the courtroom as blank slates. They arrive with beliefs about personal responsibility, corporations, doctors, lawsuits, and money that shape how they interpret every witness, document, and argument they hear. In this episode, we explore the hidden psychological filters that influence juror decision-making and why facts alone are rarely enough to change a mind. ...