Akimbo: A Podcast from Seth Godin The perils of mindreading (E)
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May 15, 2024 Delving into mind reading, the podcast challenges assumptions and emphasizes practical empathy. It explores challenging stereotypes, sending intentional signals, and navigating judgment in marketing. Driving change through actions and overcoming biases are highlighted as key strategies for transformation.
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The Clicking Radiator
- Pema Chödrön was annoyed by a clicking sound during meditation, only to discover it was a radiator.
- This highlights how our assumptions create unnecessary suffering.
The Perils of Mind Reading
- Humans evolved as mind readers, which can be both helpful and harmful.
- This ability can hinder the culture we seek to build.
The iPod Shuffle Fiasco
- Early iPod users complained about the shuffle feature, believing it was intentionally playing songs repeatedly.
- Apple modified the feature to appear more random, highlighting our tendency to anthropomorphize technology.