Daniel J. Levitin (@danlevitin) is a cognitive psychologist, neuroscientist, musician, record producer, and author of Weaponized Lies: How to Think Critically in the Post-Truth Era. [Note: This is a previously broadcast episode from the vault that we felt deserved a fresh pass through your earholes!] What We Discuss with Daniel J. Levitin: The most important quality for anyone who wants to be an evidence-based, critical thinker. Why even society’s smartest people fall victim to misinformation. The first step to making good decisions. How to dismantle bad arguments on the fly. Why you need to look beyond averages when making a case. And much more… Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/662 Sign up for Six-Minute Networking -- our free networking and relationship development mini course -- at jordanharbinger.com/course! Miss the show we did with award-winning cybersecurity journalist Nicole Perlroth? Catch up with episode 542: Nicole Perlroth | Who’s Winning the Cyberweapons Arms Race? here! Like this show? Please leave us a review here -- even one sentence helps! Consider including your Twitter handle so we can thank you personally!

Daniel J. Levitin, a cognitive psychologist and bestselling author, shares transformative insights on aging. He debunks the myth that memory always declines with age, emphasizing the importance of 'health span.' Levitin redefines aging as a unique developmental stage, ripe with opportunities for cognitive enhancement. He discusses how personality traits can change and advocates for maintaining a vibrant life through new experiences. His approach encourages listeners to embrace joy and social connectivity as keys to thriving in later years.

In this engaging discussion, Daniel J. Levitin, a cognitive psychologist and neuroscientist, explores the transformative concept of successful aging. He debunks myths about memory decline and emphasizes the importance of health span over life span. Levitin highlights that aging can be a unique developmental stage filled with potential. He offers practical tips for enhancing cognitive function, reshaping perceptions of aging, and stresses the value of a balanced diet and social connections for well-being in later years.