305: Why we’re all not thinking clearly | Julia Galef, rationality expert

Julia Galef: "An important part of self-awareness is paying attention to your track record. How do you actually behave?”

Galef, a rationality expert and author, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss why you think you're right all the time, plus:

- How to actually overcome your own bias

- Why you shouldn't let your passion become your identity

- How to become more intellectually honest

- How to be influential without being overconfident

- How to become comfortable with failure & why you should

Referenced in the episode:

- Galef's book, The Scout Mindset.

- IFLScience Facebook group.

- Research showing patients respond better when doctors imply uncertainty.

- Twitter study showing exposure to opposing views increases polarization.

- Galef's TED Talk on why you think you're right, even when you're wrong.

- Galef's podcast, Rationally Speaking.

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