Episode 418: How to not be part of the problem (your anger isn't helping)

Apr 8, 2024

The podcast discusses the importance of managing anger in a polarized world, introducing the concept of a cognitive shelf to delay forming opinions. It explores courage in facing societal issues individually and the impact of societal polarization on personal well-being.

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Introduction

00:00 • 5min

Exploring the Concept of a Cognitive Shelf for Thought

04:33 • 3min

Exploring Courage and Individual Engagement in Socio-Political Dynamics

07:33 • 2min

It very easy to get upset at the state of the world today. However, I'm here to tell you -- in no uncertain terms -- that the last thing the world needs right now is another angry person. Apparently, we have collectively forgotten that it isn't necessary to have an opinion about everything. In fact, until you've sufficiently examined something, it's ethically imperative that you defer judgment. In this episode, I discuss a psychological tool for doing just that: the cognitive shelf.

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Presented by Orion Taraban, Psy.D. PsycHacks provides viewers with a brief, thought-provoking video several days a week on a variety of psychological topics, inspired by his clinical practice. The intention is for the core idea contained within each video to inspire viewers to see something about themselves or their world in a slightly different light. The ultimate mission of the channel is to reduce the amount of unnecessary suffering in the world.

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