The Saad Truth with Dr. Saad Failure to Change One's Opinion and the Self-Serving Bias (The Saad Truth with Dr. Saad_793)
Feb 12, 2025
Delve into the psychological hurdles that prevent people from changing their beliefs. Discover how self-serving biases keep us anchored to our opinions. The discussion highlights the importance of intellectual humility and adapting one's views. A compelling transformation story of a former Marxist economist serves as a striking example of personal evolution in thought. Gain insights into why shifting perspectives is often a tough journey, illuminating the complexities of human reasoning.
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Regrettable Features of Human Mind
- Two regrettable features of the human mind are difficulty changing anchored positions and the self-serving bias.
- Democrats exemplify both, resisting evidence and externalizing failures.
Thomas Sowell's Transformation
- Thomas Sowell, once a Marxist, changed his views due to factual evidence.
- This highlights the importance of intellectual humility and honesty.
Be Open to Change
- Embrace intellectual humility and honesty.
- Be open to changing your mind when presented with contradictory evidence.