The Psychology Podcast Tim Urban || Climbing the Thinking Ladder
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Mar 31, 2022 
Tim Urban, the witty writer and illustrator behind the popular blog Wait But Why, shares insights on critical thinking and identity. He warns against dogmatic ideologies that lead to echo chambers, advocating for flexible mindsets in intellectual pursuits. Urban humorously compares dating to Grand Theft Auto, emphasizing authentic connections over fear of rejection. He explores philosophical questions surrounding life, death, and cryonics, while celebrating the importance of imagination, creative expression, and fostering open dialogues about societal issues.
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Intellectual ADHD
- Tim Urban hasn't been diagnosed with ADHD but relates to the intellectual restlessness associated with it.
- He enjoys exploring diverse topics, likening his approach to taking 32 "101" level classes.
Puzzling vs. Dogma
- Dogmatic thinking hinders puzzle-solving and truth-seeking.
- Puzzling requires detachment from ideas and a solutions-oriented mindset, unlike dogma.
Low-Rung Thinking in Education
- Tim Urban recounts an example from Evanston, Illinois, where a school district's Black Lives Matter curriculum promoted low-rung thinking.
- The curriculum presented BLM as the sole correct viewpoint, demonizing dissent and discouraging critical thinking.