Your Undivided Attention A Problem Well-Stated is Half-Solved — with Daniel Schmachtenberger
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Jun 25, 2021 
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Meta-Crisis and Problem Solving
- Many global problems like addiction, disinformation, and climate change are symptoms of a single meta-crisis.
- Improving our collective problem-solving capacity is key to addressing this interconnected meta-crisis effectively.
Elephant Poaching Example
- When laws protected elephants in Africa, poachers shifted to more endangered rhinos and gorillas.
- Solving one problem often creates new problems if underlying causes aren't addressed.
Fact-Checking Can Backfire
- Fact-checking fake news can paradoxically increase polarization due to social media algorithms.
- Current tech often appeals to biases and tribal identities, weakening democracy's foundation.