Stay Tuned with Preet Getting Over the Election (with Adam Grant)
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Nov 27, 2024 
Adam Grant, an organizational psychologist and author at the Wharton School, delves into pressing post-election topics. He explores how to navigate post-election anxiety and the complexities of trusting experts in today's media landscape. The conversation highlights the psychological effects of political events and discusses the dangers of empathic overload. Grant also challenges the concept of meritocracy in success measurement and advocates for balanced media consumption to mitigate emotional distress.
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Uncertainty of the Future
- Predicting the future is difficult, even for experts.
- Overconfidence in predictions is common, as shown by a superforecaster's incorrect prediction of Kamala Harris' win.
Treaty of Versailles Example
- The Treaty of Versailles, meant to be a positive event, had unforeseen negative consequences.
- The treaty's humiliation of Germany led to the rise of the Nazi party and World War II.
Trusting vs. Doubting Experts
- Experts can be wrong, especially in dynamic, unpredictable environments.
- Trust expert knowledge in stable fields, but be skeptical of predictions in volatile ones.