The Art of Charm

773: Eric Weinstein Meets The Art Of Charm. Part 1 (Why we need The Portal)

Aug 12, 2019
Eric Weinstein, an individual with a new podcast, discusses the Intellectual Dark Web and how to have constructive conversations. They also touch on breaking through disinformation, the impact of technology on social interaction, and the importance of being a critical consumer of information.
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INSIGHT

Narrative-Driven News

  • View every news organization as having a guiding narrative.
  • Identify the "to be sure" paragraph, often containing information they downplay.
ADVICE

Eclectic News Consumption

  • Consume news eclectically from various sources, including those counter to your views.
  • Develop an ear for different perspectives, like hairs attuned to different frequencies.
INSIGHT

Metacognition in the Attention Economy

  • We are susceptible to manipulation in the attention economy, so develop metacognition.
  • Watch for robotic behavior in yourself, like excessive time on YouTube.
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