In this episode, I discuss why people believe all kinds of things and how to be better at communicating with people who do so!

Reactance Confirmation bias Ego Emotions first justification next Filters Source and in-group bias Consistency and cognitive dissonance

The world doesn’t always make sense The lure of the conspiracy (you know the secret, life is unfair) How language shapes our beliefs (the mass media, conspiracy theories) The value choice

Understand they aren’t a villain in their heads Understand the common values Think in the nuances Separate the views Respect their choice Master the clear argument articulation Know the challenging questions Avoid scrolling online