The Dumber Side of Smart People

Most forecasts are hyper-optimistic or hyper-pessimistic. Not enough attention to the possibility that the main outcome in 10 years is that all businesses are 20%-30% more productive and life goes on. This episode is brought to you by Davis Advisors. To learn more, visit https://w ...  Afficher plus

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<span data-sheets-root="1">Ever met someone who thinks they're the smartest person in the room? Darren tells a timeless lesson about why we should be cautious of those who overestimate their own intelligence.

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If you've ever wondered why the smartest people in the room can do the dumbest things (and especially if you think you might be one of those people :-), this week's episode explores the double-edged sword of the intellect and how to wield it wisely in the world! 

Thinking is a human superpower. On a daily basis, thinking and planning and effort bring us innumerable benefits. But like all aspects of human behavior, you can sometimes get too much of a good thing. This week, we talk with philosopher <a href="https://philosophy.ubc.ca/prof ...

Stay open-minded to the possibility that there is a lot more information that you don’t know yet.  After all, the wisest person in a room listens more than the others because they know there’s still more knowledge to learn. The brick walls are there to give us a chance to show ho ...  Afficher plus