Published Nov 12, 2021

The Many Faces of Rationality with Steven Pinker [S2 Ep.37]

Steven Pinker delves into cognitive fallacies, the misunderstood role of rationality in human progress, and the allure of myths over reality, challenging how intuition and reason shape our beliefs and decision-making.

Episode Highlights

Topics covered

Cognitive Fallacies
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Rationality's Role
02
Reality and Belief
03

The Many Faces of Rationality with Steven Pinker [S2 Ep.37]

Topics covered

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Psychological Persuasion

Reason and Progress

Embracing Imperfection

Hot Hand Fallacy

The Nature of Belief

The Power of Reason

Reality vs. Belief

The Hot Hand Fallacy

The Power of Reason

Astrology and Rationality

Conspiracy Theories Explained

Embracing Rationality

Belief and Humility

Reason and Intuition

Rationality and Truth

Episode Highlights

Cognitive Fallacies

Rationality's Role

Reality and Belief

The Many Faces of Rationality with Steven Pinker [S2 Ep.37]

Topics covered

Popular Clips

Episode Highlights

Cognitive FallaciesSteven Pinker explores the hot hand fallacy, questioning its validity and highlighting the role of human intuition in understanding randomness. He argues that while some fallacies seem irrational, they often reflect deeper insights into human cognition and decision-making.

Cognitive Fallacies

Rationality's RoleSteven Pinker discusses the vital role of rationality in driving human progress and its misunderstood nature in modern culture. He argues that reason is central to advancements in health, peace, and rights, and can enhance life's pleasures rather than diminish them.

Rationality's Role

Reality and Belief