You 2.0: How to Open Your Mind
In the United States, we often praise people with strong convictions, and look down on those who express doubt or hesitation. In this favorite 2021 episode, psychologist Adam Grant pushes back against the benefits of certainty and describes the magic that unfolds when we challenge our own deeply-held beliefs.
- Duration
- 1h 0m
- Broadcast on
- 29 Aug 2022
- Audio Format
- other
This episode appears to contain dynamically inserted ads. Transcript timestamps may be approximate.
In the United States, we often praise people with strong convictions, and look down on those who express doubt or hesitation. In this favorite 2021 episode, psychologist Adam Grant pushes back against the benefits of certainty, and describes the magic that unfolds when we challenge our own deeply-held beliefs.
Don't forget to check out the other episodes in our You 2.0 series, including last week's show on how to overcome stage fright. Also, if you'd like to support our work, you can do so at support.hiddenbrain.org. Thanks!
Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
This is Hidden Brain, I'm Shankar Vedanta. In the popular imagination, leaders are visionaries, they're single-minded. Like Morpheus in the Matrix films, they know exactly how to rally the troops when catastrophe looms. Or take the Wolf of Wall Street, in which Leonardo DiCaprio plays a ruthless stock trader. At one point, he gives a motivational speech to his sales team. "Are you behind on your credit card bills? Go on, pick up the phone and start dialing. Is your landlord ready to evict you? I want you to deal with your problems by becoming rich." In Hollywood's imagination, leaders often have messianic vision and unshakable conviction. "I can't accomplish a damn thing of any human meaning or worth until we cure ourselves of slavery and end this presidential war." Especially in the United States, we celebrate certainty and look down on those who express doubt, caution and hesitation. Over the past few weeks, our YouTube.0 series has explored the inner voices that can chip away at our self-confidence. We've looked at how we can narrow or broaden our focus to solve different problems and how we can use the wisdom of friends, family, even strangers to make better choices for ourselves. Today, we conclude the series with an examination of the psychological origins and unforeseen consequences of certainty. And we'll explore the magic that happens when we replace certitude with curiosity. Support for Hidden Brain comes from Liberty Mutual Insurance. Making smart decisions includes considering how to protect your car and home and how much you're paying to insure them. Liberty Mutual customizes your car and home insurance to save you money, because when you've worked hard for something, choosing insurance should be easy. Start your quote at libertymutual.com. Support for Hidden Brain comes from Air France. Air France business cabin offers comfort throughout the journey with priority check-in, boarding and lounge access. On board, enjoy menus from renowned French chefs, wines and champagne selected by Assamelier and free high-speed Wi-Fi, when it's time to rest, settle into a fully adjustable life-flat bed with added mattress comfort. The art of travel, elevated, because Air France business cabin goes further in every detail to make your journey exceptional. Support for Hidden Brain comes from Defender. Even the boldest journey starts small, with a single decision to go somewhere new. The Defender 110 is a vehicle built for those moments, for drivers capable of great things, whether they're headed toward uncharted territory or just a weekend away. The Defender 110 combines on-road presence with off-road capability. It looks tough, because it is, with an exterior engineered for durability. Inside, capability meets comfort, with seating for five and the option for seven, plus refined finishes and thoughtful design. It's also packed with intuitive tech, like 3D surround cameras with clear-side ground view to help you navigate rough terrain, and the next-generation PIVI Pro infotainment system designed to keep you informed, connected and in control, no matter the path. The Defender 110 is naturally capable, expedition ready, and built for those ready to move forward. Explore the Defender 110 at Land Rover USA dot com. Adam Grant is an organizational psychologist at the Wharton School.
Transcription truncated.
In the United States, we often praise people with strong convictions, and look down on those who express doubt or hesitation. In this favorite 2021 episode, psychologist Adam Grant pushes back against the benefits of certainty and describes the magic that unfolds when we challenge our own deeply-held beliefs.