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Living with the Constitution (with A.J. Jacobs)

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Exploring Epistemic Humility and Flexible Thinking

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This chapter discusses how the US Constitution's creators demonstrated epistemic humility, emphasizing the significance of being receptive to changing perspectives and maintaining a flexible mindset. Stories about James Madison and Ben Franklin's parable about a French lady illustrate the importance of recognizing the limitations of one's knowledge.

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