Do It Like Darwin

Published: May 24, 2021, 8 a.m.

Mental Model #11: Do It Like Darwin. Darwin apparently was not a genius, but he did have one trait that set him apart from others: his undying devotion to truth. In doing so, he developed his golden rule (and our mental model) of giving equal weight and attention to arguments and opinions that opposed his own. Instead of growing defensive when presented with something that opposed him, he grew critical and skeptical toward himself. This radical open-mindedness puts aside confirmation bias and ego. Hear it Here - https://bit.ly/mentalmodelshollins Show notes and/or episode transcripts are available at https://bit.ly/self-growth-home Peter Hollins is a bestselling author, human psychology researcher, and a dedicated student of the human condition. Visit https://bit.ly/peterhollins to pick up your FREE human nature cheat sheet: 7 surprising psychology studies that will change the way you think. For narration information visit Russell Newton at https://bit.ly/VoW-home For production information visit Newton Media Group LLC at https://bit.ly/newtonmg #CharlesDarwin #Darwin #darwinian #EOWilson #DoItLikeDarwin #RussellNewton #NewtonMG #PeterHollins #ArtandScienceofSelf-Growth Charles Darwin,Darwin,darwinian,EO Wilson,Do It Like Darwin,Russell Newton,NewtonMG,Peter Hollins,Art and Science of Self-Growth