Exploring the historical challenges in understanding the brain and the significance of critical thinking in advancing scientific knowledge. The episode concludes with acknowledgments to musicians and additional resources for listeners.
Benjamin Franklin knew how to deal with haters, and in this episode we learn how he turned his haters into fans with what is now called The Benjamin Franklin Effect.
Listen as David McRaney reads an excerpt from his book, "You Are Now Less Dumb," explaining how the act of spreading harm forms the attitude of hate, and the act of spreading kindness generates the attitude of camaraderie.