Dan Ariely

Navigating Misinformation with Empathy: Misbelief with Dan Ariely

This episode features Dan Ariely, author of 'Misbelief, what makes rational people believe irrational things', focusing on the psychology behind misinformation and belief in conspiracy theories.

Ariely discusses how stress, personality traits, and social dynamics contribute to the spread of false beliefs, emphasising the importance of resilience and trust in combating misinformation.

He shares personal experiences, including being targeted by disinformation, and highlights his role in the NBC show 'The Irrational' that combines social science with solving crimes. The conversation touches on various psychological concepts, the impact of cognitive biases, and the role of social context in shaping beliefs.

Ariely proposes empathy and understanding over conflict in addressing belief in misinformation and discusses the broader implications of trust erosion in society.

00:00 Unraveling the Web of Misinformation

01:12 Welcome Dan Ariely: Exploring Misbelief

02:15 The Making of 'The Irrational': A TV Show Inspired by Real Science

06:13 Embracing Imperfections: The Philosophy of Kintsugi

12:22 The Personal Impact of Misinformation on Dan Ariely

18:39 The Psychological Journey into Misbelief

22:08 Navigating the Flood of Misinformation in the Digital Age

26:42 The Role of Stress in Cultivating Misbeliefs

33:49 Challenging Cognitive Biases and Misbeliefs

40:01 Navigating Societal Divides: The Abortion Debate

40:59 The Power of Uncertainty in Dialogue

41:25 Innovation and the 'Us vs. Them' Mentality

42:33 Exploring the Dunning-Kruger Effect

47:15 The Role of Memory in Shaping Beliefs

49:02 Personality Traits and Susceptibility to Misbelief

52:07 Social Dynamics: Ostracism and Its Effects

01:01:38 Understanding Cognitive Dissonance

01:07:13 The Importance of Resilience and Trust

01:15:52 Concluding Thoughts on Misbelief and Social Change

Dan Ariely, Behavioral Economics, Misbelief, Misinformation, Social Media, Conspiracy Theories, Political Affiliation, Psychology, Fake News, Empathy, Cognitive Bias, Trust in Society, Resilience, Stress and Misbelief, Cognitive Dissonance, Shibboleth, Secure Attachment, Dunning-Kruger Effect, Innovation, Identity and Belief, AI and Misinformation

Find Dan at www.DanAriely.com