Hidden Brain

The Easiest Person to Fool

Feb 1, 2021

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Challenge deeply-held beliefs for personal growth and intellectual humility.

Psychological safety fosters curiosity, innovation, and productive conflict resolution in teams.

Balancing flexibility and persistence while embracing diverse perspectives is essential for effective decision-making.

Deep dives

Importance of Openness to Rethinking Views

Being open to rethinking views and admitting when wrong is crucial. The podcast explores the significance of second-guessing convictions to foster personal growth, intellectual humility, and constructive dialogue.

Is There a Culture of Conversation on Social Media?

02:40

The Importance of Psychological Safety in Task Conflict

02:43

Is Inflexibility the Right Answer?

01:56

Introduction

3min

I'm a Kid, You Earned the Nickname Mister Facts

2min

I've Been Afraid to Admit I'm Wrong

2min

Are You Reluctant to Second Guess Your First Answer?

2min

The Blackberry and the iPhone

2min

The War on Terrorism

2min

Support for Hidden Brain Comes From Bel Campo

2min

The Difference Between Relationship Conflict and Task Conflict

3min

The Relationship Between Task Conflict and Relationship Conflict Is a Big Problem

3min

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Relationship Conflict - Is It Pernicious?

3min

11.

We're Not Going to Agree on Every Single Issue, but We Have to Achieve That

2min

12.

Refusing to Apologise, It Makes You Feel More Empowered

4min

13.

You're Listening to Hidden Brain

5min

14.

Do You Have a Challenge Network?

4min

15.

I'm a Logic Bully, Isn't It?

2min

16.

Negotiators - What Are Some of the Dos and Don'ts?

3min

17.

How Teachers Can Help People Rethink Their Views

2min

18.

The Importance of Psychological Safety in Task Conflict

3min

19.

Is There a Culture of Conversation on Social Media?

3min

20.

Is Inflexibility the Right Answer?

2min

21.

Is It Possible That Rethinking Can Have Short Term Costs, but Long Term Benefits?

3min

22.

Hidden Brain - Unsung Hero

2min

Physicist Richard Feynman once said, “The first principle is that you must not fool yourself, and you are the easiest person to fool.” One way we fool ourselves is by imagining we know more than we do; we think we are experts. This week on Hidden Brain, psychologist Adam Grant describes the magic that unfolds when we challenge our own deeply-held beliefs.

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Hidden Brain

The Easiest Person to Fool

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Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Importance of Openness to Rethinking Views

Role of Psychological Safety in Encouraging Rethinking

Challenging Inflexibility with Curiosity and Humility

Accelerating Rethinking Process

Applying Lessons from History and Effective Negotiation Strategies

Is There a Culture of Conversation on Social Media?

The Importance of Psychological Safety in Task Conflict

Is Inflexibility the Right Answer?

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The Easiest Person to Fool

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Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Importance of Openness to Rethinking Views

Role of Psychological Safety in Encouraging Rethinking

Challenging Inflexibility with Curiosity and Humility

Accelerating Rethinking Process

Applying Lessons from History and Effective Negotiation Strategies

Is There a Culture of Conversation on Social Media?

The Importance of Psychological Safety in Task Conflict

Is Inflexibility the Right Answer?

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