Spencer Greenberg

Spencer Greenberg, a mathematician and founder of ClearerThinking.org, reveals powerful strategies for habit formation. He discusses insights from his study involving 450 participants, showcasing techniques like mini habits and the WHOOP method. The conversation dives into the effectiveness of personality tests, comparing Myers-Briggs with the Big Five model. Spencer emphasizes the importance of intrinsic values for a meaningful life and shares the role of intuition in decision-making, blending practical advice with deep philosophical insights.

Spencer Greenberg, a serial entrepreneur and host of the Clearer Thinking podcast, dives into intriguing discussions about money and happiness, revealing the complexities of their relationship. He shares insights on recognizing toxic behaviors in relationships, emphasizing the importance of self-awareness. The conversation also touches on the balance between hype and genuine value in marketing, and explores the significance of personal guiding principles in decision-making. Finally, Spencer highlights the role of rationality in addressing societal challenges.

Spencer Greenberg, an entrepreneur and mathematician dedicated to enhancing human well-being, shares insights on integrating behavior change with personal values. He emphasizes the importance of focusing on the process rather than just goals, discussing strategies for habit formation. The conversation delves into the complexities of conflicting values, self-reflection, and the significance of a balanced approach to decision-making. Listeners will learn to identify their core values, navigate personal conflicts, and implement effective behavior change frameworks.

Spencer Greenberg, a social scientist and entrepreneur, dives into the flaws in social science research, revealing that nearly 40% of studies cannot be replicated. He discusses p-hacking, where researchers manipulate data for significant results, and the biases stemming from journals favoring positive outcomes. Greenberg also introduces the P-curve analysis technique to assess research integrity and explores the implications of flawed findings on policy-making and ethical research practices.

Spencer Greenberg, creator of the Clearer Thinking Podcast, dives into a captivating discussion with Rob Wiblin. They explore whether self-improvement is effective, emphasizing the role of line managers in productivity. The conversation touches on the complexities of human values and the ethical concerns surrounding research practices. Rob critiques the harm caused by institutional review boards and shares insights on prediction markets and their failures. Their engaging dialogue challenges listeners to rethink traditional views on ethics and self-betterment.

Spencer Greenberg discusses causation without correlation, money and happiness, hype vs value, and more. Topics include balancing hype and value for success, recognizing acclimated problems, exploring values in decision-making, and supporting individuals with false perceptions or delusions.

In this episode we sit down with Spencer Greenberg to discuss how to be better critical thinkers using his FIRE method and other insights from his website, ClearerThinking.orgPatreon: http://patreon.com/youarenotsosmart

Spencer Greenberg, an expert on stopping valueless papers from getting into top journals, discusses the need for better research practices in social science, such as data sharing and replication projects. He also explores the concept of importance hacking in science practice and introduces the FIRE framework for making decisions. Other topics include strategies for changing habits, factors contributing to success, and the challenges of studying success.

Spencer Greenberg (@SpencrGreenberg) is a mathematician, entrepreneur, and founder of Clearer Thinking, a website that trains people to overcome their own biases and make better decisions rationally. What We Discuss with Spencer Greenberg: Common logical fallacies and concepts like black and white thinking, cherry picking, straw man arguments, and the typical mind fallacy. How these logical fallacies can be so powerfully persuasive even in the face of contrary evidence, and why they inhibit our thinking and keep us from getting closer to the truth. How to spot cognitive bias in ourselves and others -- and in the sources we choose to inform us about the outside world. How we can improve our critical thinking, cut through these faulty arguments and biases, and separate fact from fiction with logic over emotion. Practical tools that allow us to cultivate clearer thinking for these often cloudy times. And much more... Sign up for Six-Minute Networking -- our free networking and relationship development mini course -- at jordanharbinger.com/course!  Like this show? Please leave us a review here -- even one sentence helps! Consider including your Twitter handle so we can thank you personally! Full show notes and resources can be found here.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this engaging dialogue, Spencer Greenberg, an entrepreneur and mathematician focused on mental health, shares his insights on Effective Altruism. He discusses innovative approaches to decision-making and mental health, emphasizing the role of emotions. Spencer introduces practical techniques like behavioral activation for managing depression and highlights the power of automatic if-then rules to foster positive habits. He also critiques personality models and offers frameworks for behavior change, making complex ideas accessible and actionable for listeners.