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Elevate with Robert Glazer
Elevate Classics: Tim Urban Shares A Framework For Better Thinking and a Cure for Tribalism
May 28, 2024
59:42
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Tim Urban, founder of Wait But Why, shares his ladder framework for better thinking, the importance of critical thinking over beliefs, and the dangers of tribalism. They discuss the impact of social media on happiness, the contrast between nuanced and tribalistic thinking, and the challenge of centrist viewpoints. Urban emphasizes the value of diverse perspectives and critical thinking for personal growth and societal progress.
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- High-rung thinking fosters openness to criticism and objective truth-seeking, contrasting with low-rung thinking's tribal mentality.
- Balancing personal morals with group affiliations challenges individuals to maintain integrity and consistency.
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Understanding High -Rung vs. Low -Rung Thinking
High -rung thinking involves being open to criticism, acknowledging complexities, and seeking truth objectively. In contrast, low -rung thinking leads to stubborn adherence to beliefs, tribal mentality, and resistance to changing perspectives based on evidence. The podcast discusses how individuals' approaches to critical thinking influence their ability to grow and adapt.
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