The Journey from Cognitive Bias to Mindset Change
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What if the willingness to change your mind was actually a sign of strength and intelligence? Ever wondered how much 'wrong' you need to estimate yourself to be in order to change your opinion? Join us as we embark on a thought-provoking exploration into the concept of changing one's mind and the importance of an open and flexible mindset versus strong opinion. We'll tackle the challenge of decision-making in uncertainty, the fear of being wrong, and ponder on the right time to act without having all the answers.
We'll take you through the maze of critical thinking tools, and the role of argumentation in effective communication. We also expose the underlying factors that make changing perspectives a daunting task - confirmation bias, cognitive dissonance, emotional attachments, and the notorious backfire effect. Changing one's mind isn't just a personal transformation. By the end of this episode, you'll realize its larger impact on our collective insights and decisions. So come along as we journey into the fascinating terrain of the mind and its capacity for change.
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