Adam Grant, the internationally recognized psychologist, and author joins Scott Barry Kaufman to discuss his latest book, Think Again. In the interview, Grant and Kaufman discuss a variety of important ideas around keeping an open mind, especially in today's increasingly divided world. Grant recalls the work of his colleague Phil Tetlock, who writes about how many of us fall into a "preacher, prosecutor, or politician" frame of thinking, in that we think we what we believe is not only right (or what you believe is incorrect) but that we need to convince others of our stance. Grant posits that if we apply a scientific approach to our thinking, we can actually gain a lot, and live more fulfilling lives.
Enjoy a conversation between friends and scientists, while also hearing some fascinating ideas about what it really takes to "think again."
This podcast episode is a great introduction to the book and offers up some interesting insights into why the book was written and the overlapping work Grant and Kaufman have in their psychological work.
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