Why Smart People Believe Wrong Things
Why Smart People Believe Wrong Things Wayne Sutton breaks down why intelligence can actually make bias more dangerous, not less.
He explores confirmation bias, tribal thinking, authority, social proof, and the discomfort of admitting when you are wrong. This episode is a practical reminder that beliefs shape decisions, and decisions shape outcomes. Wayne closes with five questions listeners can use to test their thinking and get closer to what is true. Key topics In this episode, Wayne explains why the brain often works more like a lawyer than a judge, building arguments for what it already…
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