Understanding Rationality
Daniel and Krista explore the concept of rationality, highlighting that beliefs are often not rooted in logical arguments. They discuss how our minds work, revealing that conclusions often precede rationalizations. The conversation delves into the complexities of political discourse and the surprising nature of human behavior.In this clip
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Can rationality help in changing minds?
Why are political views polarized, as discussed in the episode Conversation with Dan Ariely — Why People Believe Irrational Things and the clip Empathy in Discourse, as well as in the episode How to Learn From People You Disagree With & Ways to Turn Down Your Anxiety and the clip Understanding Polarization?
Why are political views polarized, as discussed in the episode Conversation with Dan Ariely — Why People Believe Irrational Things and the clip Empathy in Discourse, as well as in the episode How to Learn From People You Disagree With & Ways to Turn Down Your Anxiety and the clip Understanding Polarization?