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Toxic Thinking: How Our Primitive Brain Is Flawed & Leads To Dangerous Woke Ideology | Tim Urban PT 1

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Jun 27, 2023
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Tim Urban
Tim Urban, author and creator of the popular blog Wait But Why, joins the conversation to discuss the complexities of human psychology and societal progress. He explores how our primitive minds can lead to dangerous ideological extremes, particularly in the context of social media and political tribalism. Urban emphasizes the need for nuanced understanding in leadership and how emotional biases can hinder our pursuit of truth. He advocates for embracing uncertainty and the scientific method to navigate these challenges and foster personal and societal growth.
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INSIGHT

Certainty, Progress, and Nuance

  • The primitive mind craves certainty and progress, driving our actions.
  • Nuance is difficult, leading to a pressure for conformity and silence.
INSIGHT

Identity and Beliefs

  • The primitive mind struggles to separate beliefs from identity, triggering fight-or-flight responses when challenged.
  • This makes changing political beliefs harder than non-political ones.
ANECDOTE

North Korean Narrative Control

  • Tim Urban visited North Korea and observed how the government controls the narrative.
  • This control maintains power by suppressing outside information, creating a distorted reality.
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