Three Body Thinking

Learning the "why" behind someone's reasoning, including our own, is a very powerful tool. Often times we talk past each other because we believe we are discussing one issue but really each person is discussing another. Figure out "why" someone takes the stance they do, yourself included and you will build bridges towards common ground and understanding much quicker!

It seems like everyone is arguing with everyone these days. In a world driven by post-modern thought, we are often so concerned with being right that we fail to recognize what is actually important; gaining perspective. What people think is far less interesting than learning how they became the person who could hold those beliefs. If we focused more on understanding rather than winning, the world would be a better place.

Ever try to change your life to feel like you've found yourself exactly where you started? Or maybe no matter what you do, life has other plans for you? If so, this episode is a great listen for you!

Our brains are protective pattern-recognition machines. When we encounter new information that doesn't fit the patterns our brain recognizes, it is mentally and physically uncomfortable for us. We can switch into a flight or fight mode and grow defense. Recognizing why we have these feelings and also how to work through them quicker without defense or attack will help us all get along far better and have more productive conversations.

Humans are social animals that have evolved over hundreds of thousands of years. It is deeply ingrained in us to fit in. Our tribe is what protects us. Because of that, we often lie about ourselves in order to remain liked and not be kicked out to survive on our own. Learn how to be more fully yourself and respect your tribe!

Origin Story: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I,_Pencil

Milton Friedman Clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=67tHtpac5ws&t=4s

The Texas Sharp Shooter Fallacy is a type of cherry picking of data. The observer has a desired outcome and then finds patterns in the data to support it. How it got the name is an interesting story!

Science isn't perfect. That is what makes for a good scientist too though, knowing they have so much more to learn and might be wrong. Someone who knows they have way more questions than answers and wants their research under scrutiny is a good practitioner of science. It is the confident person that says they know without a doubt that should scare you. And yet, time and time again, we as a species pick ignorant confidence over hesitant science.

https://thedecisionlab.com/biases/action-bias

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