This chapter delves into the concepts of individuals and groups in society, exploring different types of thinking and the effects of conforming to group beliefs. It introduces the concepts of genies and golems, highlighting the benefits of collaborative thinking and the hindrances of echo chambers.
Tim Urban is on a mission to increase our collective ability for critical thinking. He is the founder, writer and illustrator of the popular website Wait But Why, a long form blog that regularly reaches millions of readers. He has delivered a TED Talk, “Inside the Mind of a Master Procrastinator,” which has been viewed 29 million times. And, most recently, he is the author of the smash-hit book What’s Our Problem: A Self Help Book For Societies, which is available wherever books are sold.
Tim returned to the Elevate Podcast to discuss how society became so polarized, the need for critical thinking, different ways to think about political and societal debates, and much more.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices