Outrage 26 – The Science of Changing Minds

David McRaney discusses the concept of changing minds and the challenges of political polarization.

He emphasizes the importance of understanding why we want to change someone else's mind and explores the motivations behind our own beliefs. McRaney explains that changing minds requires more than just presenting facts and information. It involves engaging in meaningful conversations, exploring different perspectives, and understanding the underlying motivations and biases that shape our beliefs. He also discusses the cascade effect and how it can be used to scale up the process of changing minds.

Key Takeaways:

• Changing minds requires understanding our own motivations and biases.
• Presenting facts and information alone is not enough to change someone's mind.
• Engaging in meaningful conversations and exploring different perspectives is essential for changing minds.
• The cascade effect can be used to scale up the process of changing minds.

About The Guest:
David McRaney is a science journalist, author, podcaster, and lecturer. He is the host of the podcast "You Are Not So Smart" and the author of the book "How Minds Change." McRaney is known for his work in psychology, neuroscience, and social sciences.

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