Psychology Has It Backwards Episode 72: Addiction to the Intellect
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Mar 11, 2022 Exploring the addiction to intellect and the search for true happiness beyond intellectual analysis. Navigating the interplay of wisdom and intellect, the power of selective silence, and accessing inherent wisdom through quiet intellect. Discusses the challenges of over-reliance on intellect and the value of deep listening.
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Addiction to the Intellect
- Western culture often overvalues intellectualizing, leading to an "addiction to the intellect".
- This addiction hinders access to innate wisdom and simpler solutions.
Listen to Your Wisdom
- Quiet the intellect and listen for wisdom to access deeper understanding.
- Wisdom guides how to use knowledge, while the intellect stores it.
Quiet Observation
- Judy's attorney friend rarely spoke in meetings, listening until he grasped the core issue.
- This quiet approach led to profound insights that simplified complex situations.