#144: Binary Thinkers, Nothing Is Black Or White, And Are You 'Good' At Things?

Published: Nov. 27, 2021, 6 p.m.

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  • The example of university and my non-stance \u2014 what it's real purpose is
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  • The human brain is based on heuristics, shortcuts, the example of the cocktail party effect.
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  • How we filter information, and the truth of human attention
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  • Helps us understand things like racism
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  • Binary thinking is lazy thinking, the example of Lady Gaga looking beyond the easy
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  • If you've heavily invested in an idea, because of the story you want to tell yourself, it's hard to dislodge it.
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  • Thinking Fast and Slow \u2014 System 1 and System 2 Thinking.
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  • The mind, our understanding, needs exercise. It's compared to a muscle.
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  • Actionable tips on how to do this.
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  • Rationality is missing with the binary thinker... nothing is that simple.
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