
AMA | August 2022
Sean Carroll's Mindscape: Science, Society, Philosophy, Culture, Arts, and Ideas
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The Power of Anecdotes Over Deduction in Changing Minds
This chapter delves into how group dynamics influence conversation and decision-making, with a focus on the effectiveness of personal anecdotes versus deductive arguments. It highlights findings from Reddit's 'Change My View' subreddit, demonstrating that experiential storytelling is a more impactful method for shifting opinions than purely logical reasoning.
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