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#102 Sendhil Mullainathan: The Chaos Inside Us

The Knowledge Project with Shane Parrish

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Balancing Boldness and Pragmatism

This chapter discusses the challenges of nurturing creative ideas, advocating for a balance between bold exploration and practical evaluation. It highlights the importance of overcoming psychological barriers to risk-taking, including fear of social disapproval, to foster innovation. The narrative intertwines personal experiences with educational insights to illustrate the journey of developing a mindset open to constructive criticism and broader applications of learned concepts.

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