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You Are Not So Smart

269 - Deconstructing How Minds Change - Michael Taft

Sep 14, 2023
Michael Taft, a meditation teacher, interviews David McRaney about how minds change. They discuss writing the book 'How Minds Change', visiting the Westboro Baptist Church, the rapid shift in public opinion on same-sex marriage, the power of storytelling in communication, and exploring the origin and evolution of genius.
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Quick takeaways

  • Introspective questioning and self-reflection can lead to a deeper understanding of one's own beliefs and potentially change one's mind.
  • Reflecting on the quality of our reasoning and seeking truth-in-scenario can improve introspective reasoning.

Deep dives

Understanding the power of persuasion techniques

Persuasion techniques, such as deep canvassing and street epistemology, aim to understand how individuals think and engage in respectful dialogue. These techniques can be applied to oneself by introspecting and questioning one's own beliefs, biases, and reasoning. One effective technique is to ask oneself on a scale of zero to ten about a specific issue and then inquire why that particular number feels right, considering other possible numbers. This introspective process can lead to a deeper understanding of one's own beliefs and potentially change one's mind.

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