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Hidden Forces
Mental Immunity & the Search for a Better Way to Think | Andy Norman
Jun 21, 2021
56:33
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Andy Norman, award-winning author, public philosopher, and advocate for cognitive immunology, discusses mental immunity, irrationality, and the spread of bad ideas. They explore ontological truth, limitations of science, and steps to improve mental immunity. They delve into mind parasites, critical thinking, impacts of technology on mental health, mattering theory, and differing beliefs. The importance of mental immunity, skepticism, and navigating reality in an interconnected world are also discussed.
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- Maintaining a balanced mental immune system is crucial in our digital age to protect against misinformation and promote responsible thinking.
- A discerning and piecemeal approach to skepticism fosters a healthier mental immune system.
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The importance of mental immunity in an age of misinformation
In this podcast episode, Andy Norman discusses the concept of mental immunity and its significance in a society where people are losing the ability to think critically. He explains that mental immune systems function to protect our minds against bad ideas and misinformation, but they can also become compromised or hyperactive. Norman emphasizes the need to strike a balance between hyperactive and underactive mental immune systems in order to promote responsible thinking. He addresses the challenges posed by digital technologies, hyperconnectivity, and the rise of disinformation, highlighting the importance of skepticism, evidence-based beliefs, and maintaining a sense of reality in our digital age.
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