The Think For Yourself Podcast
Episode 11: Apollo Robbins, Master of Focus Management
Jun 22, 2020
Apollo Robbins, the Gentleman Thief, shares his tactics and tricks on misdirection and focus management. Topics include managing focus and attention, confirmation bias and its impact on curiosity, critical thinking and navigating uncertainty, accuracy of cons in Oceans movies, the power of storytelling, changing perspectives and healing divisions, and the perception of winning.
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- Apollo Robbins emphasizes the importance of questioning what we think we know and being open to multiple perspectives.
- Apollo Robbins challenges us to question our own knowledge and recognize the stories we tell ourselves for a better understanding of reality.
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Apollo Robbins and the Art of Focus Management
Apollo Robbins, also known as the Gentleman Thief, is a master of focus management and the subject of numerous studies on cognitive biases. His skills in misdirection and pickpocketing have fascinated audiences for years. Apollo's ability to create false realities and exploit people's cognitive biases sheds light on how easily we can be fooled. He emphasizes the importance of questioning what we think we know and being open to multiple perspectives. Apollo's work extends beyond entertainment, as he applies his expertise in corporate training to help organizations navigate uncertainty and make better decisions.
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