Richard Nisbett on Flawed Reasoning and Societies (Podcast)

Richard Nisbett, an emeritus professor at the University of Michigan, dives into the fascinating intersection of culture and cognition. He discusses how expectations, particularly in medication, shape our experiences, revealing the power of suggestion. Nisbett compares Eastern and Western thought processes, emphasizing the cultural differences in reasoning and decision-making. He challenges the notion of intelligence being purely genetic, exploring environmental impacts, family dynamics, and the importance of early childhood education in shaping cognitive development.