The Jordan Harbinger Show 590: Andy Norman | The Search for a Better Way to Think
Nov 23, 2021
Andy Norman, Director of the Humanism Initiative at Carnegie Mellon and author of *Mental Immunity*, discusses how our minds, like our bodies, have immune systems susceptible to divisive ideologies. He explores the roots of contemporary divisiveness and explains the importance of being persuadable for effective communication. Norman offers insights on enhancing mental resilience against harmful ideas, navigating belief and truth, and the need for intellectual humility. He emphasizes the significance of active listening in fostering understanding and combating toxicity in discourse.
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Mental Immunity
- Bad ideas can infect minds like diseases, weakening our thinking.
- This "mental immunity" protects us from harmful ideologies.
Cognitive Entitlement
- The belief in absolute belief rights hinders critical thinking.
- It fosters a culture of cognitive entitlement, making productive dialogue difficult.
Principle of Charity
- Practice the "principle of charity" in conversations.
- Strive to understand others' viewpoints in the best possible light before criticizing.
