There’s a great deal of conversation these days about fake news, alternative facts, and filter bias. While the internet may give us unprecedented access to information, it also connects us to disinformation just as quickly. So what do we do?
If you’re looking to strengthen your mind and eliminate your own delusions (however sweet they may be), you may want to check out the “You Are Not So Smart” podcast. David McRaney, creator of the blog and podcast writes on his website:
“You Are Not So Smart is a fun exploration of the ways you and everyone else tends to develop an undeserved confidence in human perception, motivation, and behavior. I hope by reading it and listening to the podcast you’ll rediscover a humility and reconnect with the stumbling, fumbling community of man trying to make sense of things the best we can.”
Recent interesting topics on the podcast include:
- Why we often choose to keep useful information out of our heads
- How to fight back against the backfire effect
- The neuroscience of changing your mind
The next time you’re going to spend some time in the car or on the treadmill, add this podcast to your playlist:
