This chapter delves into the nature of willpower, proposing that motivation levels, rather than mere self-control, significantly affect our decisions. Through various experiments, including the marshmallow test, the speakers discuss how external influences and group identities shape our choices and perceptions, often leading to societal polarization. They emphasize the importance of empathy and understanding in bridging divides, while also critiquing the simplistic narratives prevalent in media representations.
What do you do when your values are tested? Trevor and organizational psychologist Adam Grant discuss this very timely question, as well the importance of discourse in reducing prejudice, the science of keeping an open mind, and whether Trevor might have missed his true calling.
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