You Are Not So Smart

236 - How Minds Change

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Jun 27, 2022
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INSIGHT

Social Connection and Mind Change

  • People change their minds when they feel connected and safe.
  • A changed social context and feeling listened to are key.
ANECDOTE

Charley Veatch's Changed Mind

  • David McRaney questioned his thesis on facts not changing minds after meeting Charley Veatch.
  • Veatch, a former 9/11 truther, changed his mind due to facts, unlike others McRaney interviewed.
INSIGHT

Trust in Information Ecosystems

  • In high-anxiety, information-rich environments, trust becomes crucial for decision-making.
  • This mimics post-disaster scenarios where traditional information sources are disrupted.
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