This chapter explores Karl Popper's philosophy of falsification and its contrast to confirmation bias, using an analogy involving sheep to highlight the necessity of challenging ideas. It also addresses the complexities of discerning credible information in the age of social media, cautioning against blindly accepting unfounded certainties and advocating for critical scrutiny of popular sources.
On a classic edition of Weekend Conversations, Elevate Podcast host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan discuss Karl Popper's falsification principle, a foundation of the scientific method that also has significant implications for leadership and communication. They also dig into how to challenge your own viewpoints and ideas, how leaders can invite contradictory viewpoints, and much more.
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