Elevate with Robert Glazer Elevate Classics: Tim Urban Shares A Framework For Better Thinking and a Cure for Tribalism
May 28, 2024
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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Millennial Unhappiness
- Millennials feel unhappy due to high ambition and expectations.
- Social media exacerbates this by creating a false image of success.
Combating Millennial Unhappiness
- Stay ambitious, but be realistic about your current status.
- Avoid constant comparisons to others, as it fosters misery.
Thinking Style vs. Viewpoint
- Evaluate thinking style (how) not just viewpoint (what).
- High-rung thinkers prioritize truth and nuance over tribalism.