Andy Norman
Director of the Humanism Initiative at Carnegie Mellon University and author of Mental Immunity.
Top 3 podcasts with Andy Norman
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Nov 23, 2021 • 1h 3min
590: Andy Norman | The Search for a Better Way to Think
Andy Norman, Director of the Humanism Initiative at Carnegie Mellon and author of *Mental Immunity*, discusses how our minds, like our bodies, have immune systems susceptible to divisive ideologies. He explores the roots of contemporary divisiveness and explains the importance of being persuadable for effective communication. Norman offers insights on enhancing mental resilience against harmful ideas, navigating belief and truth, and the need for intellectual humility. He emphasizes the significance of active listening in fostering understanding and combating toxicity in discourse.
Oct 22, 2021 • 1h 17min
Parasites of the Mind with Andy Norman [S2 Ep.34]
Andy Norman, philosopher and director of the humanism initiative at Carnegie Mellon University, discusses his book 'Mental Immunity' exploring how bad ideas operate like parasites. They talk about the mental immune system, being open-minded, conspiracy theories, stop and frisk policies, and distinguishing good and bad ideas. They also delve into genetics vs memes, psychology experiments debunked, and the culture of integrity in sports.
Jun 21, 2021 • 57min
Mental Immunity & the Search for a Better Way to Think | Andy Norman
Andy Norman, award-winning author, public philosopher, and advocate for cognitive immunology, discusses mental immunity, irrationality, and the spread of bad ideas. They explore ontological truth, limitations of science, and steps to improve mental immunity. They delve into mind parasites, critical thinking, impacts of technology on mental health, mattering theory, and differing beliefs. The importance of mental immunity, skepticism, and navigating reality in an interconnected world are also discussed.
