The Prof G Pod with Scott Galloway No Mercy / No Malice: Cognitive Dissonance
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Dec 3, 2022 Explore the fascinating concept of cognitive dissonance and its impact on our decision-making. Delve into the financial chaos following Elon Musk's acquisition of Twitter, revealing its shaky stability and challenges in content moderation. Discover how Twitter's struggles directly affect Tesla's reputation, as both face intertwined financial hurdles. The discussion unveils the societal perceptions of billionaires and their innovations, offering insight into their influence on our reality.
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Cognitive Biases
- Humans are prone to cognitive biases that distort reality, leading to irrational decisions.
- These biases are evident in various situations, from financial markets to social media.
Perception vs. Reality
- Scott Galloway discusses his father's views on communication and perception.
- He connects this to how people perceive figures like Trump and Elon Musk.
SBF and Subjective Reality
- Scott Galloway analyzes SBF's actions, contrasting potential justifications with the likely reality of fraud.
- He highlights how subjective realities, fueled by our need for idols and algorithms, create alternative facts.