The Genius Life 509: The Science of Beating Stress, Overthinking, and Uncertainty for Good | Bobby Parmar, PhD
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Sep 15, 2025 In this engaging conversation, Dr. Bobby Parmar, a social psychologist and author of Radical Doubt, dives into the transformative power of uncertainty. He discusses how embracing doubt can enhance decision-making and encourage personal growth. Listeners learn about the psychological dynamics of overthinking versus productive doubt. Parmar also explores the impact of technology and social media on our perceptions, emphasizing the importance of resilience and adaptability in navigating challenges. He shares practical strategies for harnessing curiosity and creativity in leadership.
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Doubt As A Growth Signal
- Doubt signals that learning and growth are possible rather than proof of incompetence.
- Chasing certainty is futile and can blind us to pitfalls and differing perspectives.
Turn Doubt Into Curiosity
- Turn doubt plus fear into curiosity by dialing up motivation and testing hypotheses.
- When directions vanish, deliberately experiment instead of freezing or seeking a single 'right' answer.
Social Media Fuels Certainty Addiction
- Social media trains attention toward confirmation and extremes, fostering an addiction to feeling right.
- This reduces tolerance for ambiguity and weakens conversational skills.
