590 - How to THINK like an Innovator with Matt Ridley

Published: May 21, 2020, 7 a.m.

b'I promise this episode will make you smarter. I\'ve wanted Matt Ridely on the podcast my whole life. He\'s a major influence on my brain. Every time I read his books, I physically feel my IQ increase. His new book is \\u201cHow Innovation Works: And Why It Flourishes in Freedom." And I\'m already on my third read of it. Here\'s a break down of what we talk about:\\nHow to think like an innovator\\nWhy you don\'t need pre-approved credentials to have an attention-worthy point of view\\nHow to develop evidence that backs your outlook in life\\nHow to overcome credentials bias\\nHow to overcome confirmation bias\\nHow to measure if your point of view and create new arguments\\nThe difference between scientists and innovators\\xa0\\nWho\'s qualified to predict the future and who ISN\'T\\n\\nAnd more that will help you think critically, strategically and innovatively\\xa0\\n\\n\\xa0\\n\\nI write about all my podcasts! Check out the full post and learn what I learned at jamesaltucher.com/podcast.\\n\\nThanks so much for listening! If you like this episode, please subscribe to \\u201cThe James Altucher Show\\u201d and rate and review wherever you get your podcasts:\\n\\n Apple Podcasts\\n\\n Stitcher\\n\\n iHeart Radio\\n\\nSpotify\\n\\n\\xa0\\n\\nFollow me on Social Media:\\n\\nYouTube\\n\\nTwitter\\n\\nFacebook'