AI-powered
podcast player
Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features
1min snip
#721 - George Mack - Why Can No One Think Rationally Anymore?
Modern Wisdom
Study on Women's level of education and competition
A study found that women tend to downplay their level of education when they know that others will see their answers, in order to avoid potential sabotage from other women. This behavior is attributed to female intrasexual competition, where women downplay their successes to avoid being derogated or manipulated by others. The Abilene paradox is also discussed, highlighting how a group can make contrary decisions because each member assumes the others approve of it, leading to a situation where individuals act contrary to their own desires.
00:00
Transcript
Episode notes
Get the Snipd
podcast app
Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
AI-powered
Discover
highlights
Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode
Save any
moment
Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways
Share
& Export
Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more
AI-powered
podcast player
Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features
Discover
highlights
Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode