The Knowledge Project with Shane Parrish #8 Julia Galef: The Art of Changing Minds
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Feb 20, 2016 
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Parental Influence on Rationality
- Julia Galef recalled her parents' rare but impactful habit of admitting when they were wrong to her as a child.
- This early experience shaped her admiration for intellectual humility and openness to change.
Two Types of Rationality
- Rationality splits into epistemic (seeking truth) and instrumental (achieving goals) types.
- Effective decision-making uses reliable reasoning and guides efficient choices aligned with personal values.
Balancing Intuition and Logic
- Rationality doesn't dismiss intuition; fast intuitive thinking (system one) complements slow deliberate thinking (system two).
- Rationality involves managing the interplay between these two systems effectively.