The Genius Life 520: How to Instantly Tell When You’re Being Lied To (It’s Shockingly Simple) | Kaizen Asiedu
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Oct 27, 2025 Join Kaizen Asiedu, a Harvard graduate and Emmy-winning creative, as he dives into the art of spotting bias and manipulation in today's information overload. He shares his journey from personal growth to teaching critical thinking, emphasizing the importance of a balanced information diet. Kaizen discusses common cognitive errors, how to distinguish rhetoric from facts, and the value of context in debunking misinformation. He also offers practical tips for improving your information intake, highlighting the power of curiosity in conversations.
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Bias Is Universal, Thinking Is The Skill
- Everyone is biased; the goal is learning how to think, not pretending to be unbiased.
- Clear thinking helps people reach subjective conclusions thoughtfully rather than feeling objectively right.
From Video Games To An Emmy
- Kaizen built an esports production company and later worked at Riot Games on League of Legends.
- He won an Emmy for that work and credits it with practical experience running creative teams.
Egypt Trip That Shifted His Focus
- During COVID and a spiritual trip to Egypt, Kaizen confronted political ignorance and societal division.
- That experience shifted him from inward healing work to engaging public discourse and politics.
