Everyday Better with Leah Smart How to Get Better at Being Wrong
Jul 22, 2025
In this engaging discussion, Alex Edmans, a Professor of Finance at London Business School and author of 'May Contain Lies', explores our mental biases and the misconceptions they create. He highlights how confirmation bias clouds our judgment, emphasizing the need for critical thinking and diverse perspectives. Alex shares insights on parenting advice, illustrating the importance of nuanced understanding over rigid guidelines. He encourages embracing doubt and vulnerability as crucial steps toward personal growth and greater understanding in a complex world.
AI Snips
Chapters
Books
Transcript
Episode notes
More Info Can Mean Less Informed
- More information can paradoxically lead to being less informed.
- There's so much data you can find support for almost any viewpoint.
Challenge Your Own Biases
- Take a step back and critically assess information you like or dislike equally.
- Be your own devil's advocate to challenge your biases.
Brexit Talk Opened Eyes
- Alex attended a Brexit talk assuming the speaker shared his views but was surprised otherwise.
- This experience increased his willingness to accept opposing viewpoints as valid.
