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Behavioral Grooves PodcastThe Most Effective Way to Change People's Minds | David McRaney (Republish)In this special republish episode science journalist David McRaney joins us to explore the surprising science behind belief, persuasion, and why minds change. We discuss tribal truth, perceptual differences (remember the dress?), and why Step Zero—examining why you want to change someone’s mind—is essential for meaningful dialogue.
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[4:18] Welcome and speed round questions.
[11:18] How minds change vs. how to change minds.
[14:35] How is elaboration different from learning?
[27:27] Mini Grooving Session on the difference between beliefs, opinions and attitudes.
[34:09] Why do you want to change someone’s mind?
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Skeptical Inquirer Audio EditionTeaching Critical Thinking: An Introduction to the Special Section by David McRaneyDavid McRaney reflects on his experience at CSICon 2024 and the personal journey that led him to the skeptical movement, emphasizing the importance of passing on critical thinking skills in an era of misinformation and AI-generated content. He introduces a special section in Skeptical Inquirer highlighting modern educators and communicators teaching critical thinking across age groups, from children's media to high school and beyond. Read this article and find accompanying references at: https://skepticalinquirer.org/2025/04/teaching-critical-thinking-an-introduction-to-the-special-section/ About the Author: David McRaney is a science journalist and lecturer who created the blog, internationally...2025-04-2306 min
The Greg McKeown Podcast347. Unlocking AI's Potential with Jeremy Utley, David McRaney, and Henrik Werdelin (Part 2)About the Guests:Jeremy Utley: A notable faculty member at Stanford University's D School and author of "Idea Flow: The Only Business Metric That Matters." Jeremy is known for his research and insights into creativity, innovation, and the interplay between human cognition and technology. He has been instrumental in exploring the applications of AI in problem-solving and productivity.David McRaney: A researcher focused on the concept of genius and cognitive biases. He hosts a podcast where he explores these themes extensively, having Jeremy Utley as one of his guests in exploring the cognitive bias in...2024-10-3134 minThe Greg McKeown Podcast346. Unlocking AI's Potential with Jeremy Utley, David McRaney, and Henrik Werdelin (Part 1)About the Guests:Jeremy Utley: A notable faculty member at Stanford University's D School and author of "Idea Flow: The Only Business Metric That Matters." Jeremy is known for his research and insights into creativity, innovation, and the interplay between human cognition and technology. He has been instrumental in exploring the applications of AI in problem-solving and productivity.David McRaney: A researcher focused on the concept of genius and cognitive biases. He hosts a podcast where he explores these themes extensively, having Jeremy Utley as one of his guests in exploring the cognitive bias in...2024-10-2942 min
Reinvention Room with Allison HarePsychology of How Minds Change with David McRaney ReplayAllison talks with author and researcher David McRaney about the nature of changing minds and how to get through to someone who seemingly won't bend their beliefs.EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:What happens in our brains when we change our mindHow opposite opinions can connectWhat to do when you want to change someone's mindDifference between attitude, beliefs and valuesPersuasion techniquesImpact of social identities in changing mindsSHOW LINKS:Visit David McRaney's websiteFollow David on Instagram
Be sure to rate, review, and follow this podcast on your player and also, connect with me IRL f...2024-08-221h 20
Book Summaries 2024How Minds Change David McRaneyhttps://amzn.to/3VnlytmWhat made a prominent conspiracy-theorist YouTuber finally see that 9/11 was not a hoax? How do voter opinions shift from neutral to resolute? Can widespread social change only take place when a generation dies out? From one of our greatest thinkers on reasoning, How Minds Change is a book about the science, and the experience, of transformation.When self-delusion expert and psychology nerd David McRaney began a book about how to change someone’s mind in one conversation, he never expected to change his own.But then a diehard 9/11 Truther’s co...2024-05-2501 min
Rough Draft MississippiE49 - David McRaney - Music by Cary HudsonJames and Holley are joined by best-selling author David McRaney; creator of "You Are Not So Smart," "You Are Now Less Dumb," and "How Minds Change." McRaney also operates the "You Are Not So Smart" podcast. In his work, McRaney explains various psychological phenomena and seeks to answer difficult psychological questions like "why we are the way we are" and "why our choices are psychological." Music for the episode provided by Hattiesburg music legend, Cary Hudson. 2024-04-231h 03
CEO Daily Brief with Dr. Jessica KriegelDavid McRaney: Sharpen Your Mind & Master the Art of TalkDavid McRaney, a renowned author and psychology enthusiast, embarks on an insightful journey into the intricacies of human cognition and the art of conversation. In this episode of Culture Leaders Podcast, McRaney delves into the impact of our perceptions on our reality and the significance of intellectual humility in understanding ourselves and the world.
Join us as David McRaney shares his expertise on the interplay between cognition and emotion, and the transformative power of meaningful conversations. He highlights the importance of challenging our own opinions and the necessity of introspection for personal growth. McRaney's narrative is a...2024-03-051h 19
Culture Leaders with Dr. Jessica KriegelDavid McRaney: Sharpen Your Mind & Master the Art of Talk
David McRaney, a renowned author and psychology enthusiast, embarks on an insightful journey into the intricacies of human cognition and the art of conversation. In this episode of Culture Leaders Podcast, McRaney delves into the impact of our perceptions on our reality and the significance of intellectual humility in understanding ourselves and the world.
Join us as David McRaney shares his expertise on the interplay between cognition and emotion, and the transformative power of meaningful conversations. He highlights the importance of challenging our own opinions and the necessity of introspection for personal growth. McRaney's narrative is a...2024-03-051h 19
Beyond The Prompt - How to use AI in your companyNew research: Get better ideas with AI (with Kian Gohar, Jeremy Utley, David McRaney, Henrik Werdelin)"You Are Not So Smart" podcast host David McRaney and Henrik Werdelin sit down to discuss the surprising results of a new study into what happens when groups of people work together to brainstorm solutions to problems with the help of ChatGPT.Based on their new research, Stanford's Jeremy Utley and best-selling author Kian Gohar have created a new paradigm for getting the most out of AI-assisted ideation, which they call FIXIT. In this episode, we dive into the research and explore how you can become better at getting good ideas with AI.Co-production with D...2024-02-201h 08
Talking Billions with Bogumil BaranowskiDavid McRaney: How Minds Change - Money, Emotions & So Much MoreDavid McRaney is a science journalist with a deep interest in brains, minds, and culture. He is the creator of the blog, book, and podcast "You Are Not So Smart," which was initiated to understand self-delusion and motivated reasoning. His journey, however, began with diverse experiences, including construction work, selling leather coats, and owning two pet stores.
In 2009, McRaney started his blog, which quickly evolved into an internationally bestselling book, translated into 17 languages, and later into a popular podcast. This podcast, once a part of Boing Boing, features interviews with scientists exploring the psychology of reasoning, decision-making, and judgment.
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Beltway BroadcastHow Minds Change with David McRaneyIn this episode of Beltway Broadcast, your Metro DC Chapter of ATD hosts David McRaney. David is a science journalist fascinated with brains, minds, and culture. He is a speaker, the podcast host of You Are Not So Smart, and the author of You Are Not So Smart, You Are Now Less Dumb, and How Minds Change. In this episode, David shares the latest research of psychologists and neuroscientists, and discusses why some people never change their minds and others do in an instant.
If you’d like to learn more about David, visit his website.
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Paint & Pipette: The Art & Science of InnovationS3E17: Redefining Genius with David McRaneyFrom psychology to neuroscience and beyond, concepts of intelligence, genius, and hyperfixation are key to our understanding of human potential. During this episode, David McRaney joins us to discuss a topic of great import to our course on transformative design; the complexity of the concept of genius. David is a famed journalist, author, podcaster, and expert on belief, currently researching his next book. Join us as we explore the origin story of genius, the role of obsessively pursuing one’s interest, and the inevitability of genius and the implications of labels. In closing, David answers two key questions on th...2024-01-1523 min
Easy PreyHow Minds Change with David McRaneyThere are times we can answer a question without much thought. If we were to examine the reasons why we gave the answer, would we change our response? Today’s guest is David McRaney. David is a journalist, author, and lecturer fascinated with brains, minds, and culture. He has created a blog, book, and ongoing podcast entitled You Are Not So Smart which is about self-delusion. His most recent book, How Minds Change, is all about the science behind how and why people do and do not change their mind and the intricacies and nuances of persuasion. Sh...2024-01-1058 min
Jake Warinner PodcastDavid McRaney: How Minds Change - Belief, Opinion and PersuasionDavid McRaney is a journalist, author and podcaster. His books include You Are Not So Smart, You Are Now Less Dumb, and his newest book How Minds Change. His podcast is also You Are Not So Smart.
David McRaney:
Website: https://www.davidmcraney.com/
Book: https://www.amazon.com/How-Minds-Change-Surprising-Persuasion/dp/B094RJGCRH/ref=sr_1_8?crid=39F53J4AEF73G&keywords=you+are+not+so+smart&qid=1703870840&sprefix=you+are+not+so+smar%2Caps%2C130&sr=8-8
Podcast: https://www.davidmcraney.com/podcast
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Outrage Overload: Rethinking politics, division, and media26. The cascade process is a way that minds change at scale - David McRaneyOutrage 26 – The Science of Changing MindsDavid McRaney discusses the concept of changing minds and the challenges of political polarization.He emphasizes the importance of understanding why we want to change someone else's mind and explores the motivations behind our own beliefs. McRaney explains that changing minds requires more than just presenting facts and information. It involves engaging in meaningful conversations, exploring different perspectives, and understanding the underlying motivations and biases that shape our beliefs. He also discusses the cascade effect and how it can be used to scale up the process of changing mi...2023-11-1540 min
Experible with Krati MehraDavid McRaney: Exploring the Influence of Identity, Instincts, & Group Dynamics in Decision MakingIn this conversation with David McRaney, we delve into the psychological underpinnings that shape our decision-making processes, both as solitary individuals and as members of larger social groups. Gain a nuanced understanding of how our social environment subconsciously steers our beliefs and actions, often overshadowing logical reasoning. By the end of this episode, you'll have a deeper insight into the psychological forces that drive the allegiance to community leaders, the steadfast defence of personal ideologies, and the profound influence of status within our social hierarchies. Tune in to unravel the complexities of human psychology and discover strategies for more...2023-11-061h 03
The Brainy Business | Understanding the Psychology of Why People Buy | Behavioral EconomicsUnlocking Minds: Understanding the Power of Perception - David McRaney (Refreshed Episode)In this episode of The Brainy Business podcast, you'll hear a fascinating conversation between host Melina Palmer and guest David McRaney. They delve into the power of perception and how our minds construct reality. David shares his journey of discovering the topic of perception while researching for his book. The discussion explores how our prior experiences and brain processes influence our perception, and how our perception can vary greatly based on individual differences. By understanding the power of perception, you'll gain valuable insights that can enhance your content creation and improve your understanding of how we construct...2023-10-3157 min
The Decision Education PodcastEpisode 029: Changing Minds in a Polarized World with David McRaneyWhy do people sometimes become more entrenched in their beliefs when they are challenged? In this episode, David McRaney, science journalist and creator of the You Are Not So Smart podcast, book, and blog, joins us as we dive into the psychology of persuasion and explore how and why people change their minds. Together, we investigate the psychological need for connection and how, under certain circumstances, that need can lead people to gravitate toward extremist communities. We also consider ways to protect ourselves and others from such polarized thinking and practice active open mindedness. David discusses the challenges inherent...2023-10-2542 min
Negotiate AnythingHow Minds Change with David McRaneyBuy the book "How Minds Change" https://www.amazon.com/How-Minds-Change-Surprising-Persuasion/dp/0593190297/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1696603728&sr=8-1In this episode, David McRaney from You Are Not So Smart Podcast, discusses how minds change by exploring the factors that influence our beliefs. He talks about how to avoid unproductive arguments and change minds through listening. Buy the book "How Minds Change" https://www.amazon.com/How-Minds-Change-Surprising-Persuasion/dp/0593190297/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1696603728&sr=8-1Listen to the "You Are N...2023-10-081h 02
The Podcast For InquiryHow Minds Change with David McRaneyLeslie talks with David McRaney (@davidmcraney) about his book, “How Minds Change”. They explore how social context is critical when people form their opinions. People don’t change their minds in a vacuum, and David describes how network effects lead to social cascades, such as how widespread resistance to equal marriage flipped to widespread acceptance in an astonishingly short period. David quizzes Leslie about the most recent movie he watched as a demonstration of how to get people to think differently. They discuss the role of truth in persuasion, and the utter failure of the “information deficit hypothesis”. You can learn...2023-08-161h 10
Negotiate Real ChangeHow Minds Change with David McRaneyRequest A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/In this episode, David McRaney from You Are Not So Smart Podcast, discusses how minds change by exploring the factors that influence our beliefs. He talks about how to avoid unproductive arguments and change minds through listening. Buy the book "How Minds Change" https://www.amazon.com/s?k=how+minds+change+david+mcraney&sprefix=How+Minds+cha%2Caps%2C356&ref=nb_sb_ss_ts-doa-p_2_13Listen to the "You Are Not So Smart" Podcast https://www.davidmcraney.com/podcastFollow David McRaney on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/i...2023-06-081h 01
I am Driven PodcastEpisode 90: David McRaneyDavid McRaney is the author of How Minds Change and that concept is the basis of his conversation with Dr. Doug and Meg. From his upbringing to his journey through writing and how writing about how minds change in turn changes his mind many times. Human resistance to change, specifically change of opinion, is a tale as old as time and the conversation that exists in that space can teach you so much about not only yourself, but the other person. You can find David at davidmcraney.com and on socials @davidmcraney. His podcast is You Are...2023-05-1050 min
Radboud Reflects, verdiepende lezingenHow Minds Change | Science journalist David McRaney and philosopher of mind Marc SlorsHow do we change our minds? What made a prominent conspiracy-theorist YouTuber finally see that 9/11 was not a hoax? How does a voter’s opinions shift from neutral to resolute? Science journalist David McRaney and philosopher of mind Marc Slors take us on a journey through our stubborn minds, encountering cult members, conspiracy theorists, and political activists along the way. How does the group you belong to influence what you believe? Why do we hold on to some beliefs so firmly, while we willingly let go of others? And what is a belief in the first place? Listen and find ou...2023-04-111h 14
Open to DebateJohn Donvan In Conversation with David McRaney on the Science of Changing MindsWhat’s it take to change a mind? It turns out there is a science to it. That’s at least according to David McRaney, a journalist, author, and host of the You Are Not So Smart podcast. The first step, he says, is don’t overtly try to win. In any argument, an attempt to defeat the opposing party is not nearly as effective as leading the person along in stages, which eventually align with your own thinking. In fact, mere exposure to different ideas, according a recent Pew study, does not generally change most Americans’ perspectives on a given...2023-03-1753 min
unSILOed with Greg LaBlanc233. Changing How You Change Your Mind feat. David McRaneyWhat happens when two sides are in disagreement and both think they are right? How do you change a mind? Some tactics can be persuasive, but others can backfire and result in no movement or even extra resistance. There are things that can be learned from these disagreements, and tools that can be used to resolve them.David McRaney is a journalist, podcaster and author. His latest book is How Minds Change: The Surprising Science of Belief, Opinion, and Persuasion where David explores different methodologies for changing both one’s own mind and the minds of others, ex...2023-01-1159 min
Partnering Leadership222 [BEST OF] How Minds Change: the Surprising Science of Belief, Opinion and Persuasion with David McRaney | Partnering Leadership Global Thought LeaderIn this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with David McRaney. David McRaney is a science journalist, host of the You Are Not So Smart podcast, and an internationally best-selling author of books, including his latest, How Minds Change: The Surprising Science of Belief, Opinion, and Persuasion. In the conversation, David McRaney shares the origin of his fascination with persuasion and his thoughts on the basis of how we form our beliefs. David McRaney shared examples of psychological factors contributing to the rigidity of our opinions and beliefs. Finally, David McRaney shared the many challenges in changing minds...2022-12-221h 16
Getting Smart PodcastDavid McRaney on How Minds ChangeOn this episode of the Getting Smart Podcast Tom Vander Ark is joined by David McRaney, author of the new book How Minds Change: The Surprising Science of Belief, Opinion, and Persuasion and the host of the You Are Not So Smart Podcast. Links: About You Are Not So Smart You Are Not So Smart Podcast How Minds Change How Minds Change Discussion Guide Clash by Caravan Palace James Burke Jay Van Bavel The dress debate SURFPAD Genetic Epistemology by Jean Piaget 2022-12-0745 min
The Psychology PodcastDavid McRaney || How Minds ChangeToday we welcome David McRaney. He is a science journalist fascinated with brains, minds, and culture. In 2012, he created the podcast You Are Not So Smart based on his 2009 internationally bestselling book of the same name and its follow-up, You Are Now Less Dumb. David is also an editor, photographer, voiceover artist, television host, journalism teacher, lecturer, and tornado survivor. His most recent book is called How Minds Change.In this episode, I talk to David McRaney about the science of belief and persuasion. In this day and age of online tribes and echo chambers, changing people’s...2022-12-011h 05
Partnering Leadership208 How Minds Change: the Surprising Science of Belief, Opinion and Persuasion with David McRaney | Partnering Leadership Global Thought LeaderIn this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with David McRaney. David McRaney is a science journalist, host of the You Are Not So Smart podcast, and an internationally best-selling author of books, including his latest, How Minds Change: The Surprising Science of Belief, Opinion, and Persuasion. In the conversation, David McRaney shares the origin of his fascination with persuasion and his thoughts on the basis of how we form our beliefs. David McRaney shared examples of psychological factors contributing to the rigidity of our opinions and beliefs. Finally, David McRaney shared the many challenges in changing minds...2022-11-031h 16
Elevating ConsciousnessDavid McRaney - How Minds ChangeDavid McRaney is a science journalist, & psychology nerd. In 2009 he started a blog called “You’re not So smart” that went on to become an internationally best-selling book and is also the title of the popular podcast he hosts today. He is the author of several books including the most recent “How Minds Change” a fascinating exploration of the science of beliefs, opinions, and persuasion. In this episode, we speak about what beliefs are and how they are created, objective reality, intellectual humility, what not to do when trying to change someone’s mind and why we need to argue. 2022-10-231h 26
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Experience: This Immersive Full Audiobook For Busy Professionals.How Minds Change: The New Science of Belief, Opinion and Persuasion by David McRaneyPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/626059to listen full audiobooks.
Title: How Minds Change: The New Science of Belief, Opinion and Persuasion
Author: David McRaney
Narrator: David McRaney
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 9 hours 33 minutes
Release date: October 6, 2022
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.5 of Total 2
Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 2
Genres: Mental Health & Psychology
Publisher's Summary:
‘In a time when too many minds seem closed, this is a masterful analysis of what it takes to open them' Adam Grant, author of the bestselling Think Again ‘Optimistic, illuminating and even inspiring' Guardian As the world is increasingly polarised, it feels impossible to change the...2022-10-069h 33
Masters in BusinessDavid McRaney on the Science Behind PersuasionBloomberg Radio host Barry Ritholtz speaks with science journalist David McRaney, who investigates the psychology of reasoning, decision-making and judgment on his blog "You Are Not So Smart." The blog, which he launched in 2009, spawned a bestselling book, now available in 17 languages, as well as a podcast. McRaney's most recent book, "How Minds Change: The Surprising Science of Belief, Opinion, and Persuasion," came out this year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2022-09-301h 32
SuperPsyched with Dr. Adam Dorsay#125 How Minds Change | David McRaneyWe humans like to be right about things. As you’ll hear in this episode, our self-image and our perception of being trustworthy to others can feel threatened when our thinking is questioned. After all, within our own brains, our thought processes make perfect sense—at least to us—so how could we be wrong?
And, outside of our own brains, we’ve all had the painful experience of failing to sway someone’s opinion even when the facts and data are clearly on our side.
Why are minds so difficult to change? What are the cognitive biases that may get in the...2022-09-1349 min
EconTalkDavid McRaney on How Minds ChangeTo the Founding Fathers it was free libraries. To the 19th century rationalist philosophers it was a system of public schools. Today it's access to the internet. Since its beginnings, Americans have believed that if facts and information were available to all, a democratic utopia would prevail. But missing from these well-intentioned efforts, says author and journalist David McRaney, is the awareness that people's opinions are unrelated to their knowledge and intelligence. In fact, he explains, the better educated we become, the better we are at rationalizing what we already believe. Listen as the author of How Minds Change...2022-09-121h 28
The Meaning Movement: Rediscover your Passion, Avoid Burnout, and Do Work You Love.How Our Brains Make Sense Of The World With David McRaney David McRaney is a science journalist who is fascinated with brains, minds, and culture. He’s the creator of the blog, book, and podcast You Are Not So Smart — which focuses on understanding self-delusion and motivated reasoning. His second book, You Are Now Less Dumb, was released in 2013, and his third book, How Minds Change just came out this year I had so much fun with David. I love his new book and had a great time exploring the depths of his career and his expertise of how and why people change...2022-09-091h 14
The Alchemist's LibraryThe Importance of Nuance, Bias, and Becoming with David McRaneySend us a textDavid McRaney is a psychologist, journalist, and author. In this episode David and I discuss:The biases that plague our thinking The importance of nuancePsilocybin and the default mode network of the brainSam HarrisFree WillFirst Principal ThinkingThe Placebo EffectThe Fear of Social DeathBeing yourself vs fitting inStoicismThe backfire effectHow asking for favors makes people like you moreMood following actionBecomingExclusive offer from LMNT:Most people fall short when it comes to hydration and that's where LMNT comes in. The perfect health replacement to gatorade. No carbs, sugar, or a...2022-09-051h 35
Gamify Your Habits211: How to Change Minds, The Art of Disagreement | David McRaney211. In How to Change Minds, host Will Moore sits down with David McRaney, to discuss the intricacies of our minds. David McRaney breaks down why we are biologically programmed to disagree with others so strongly when our opinions differ. Then David shares the #1 way to get people to come around to your way of thinking. This is a heady episode with lots of tactical information on the art of disagreement.
What's your core score? Take the FREE Life Evaluator Quiz to see where you currently stand in your five cores: www.mooremomentum.com/free-li... Like and Subscribe!2022-08-3050 min
Growing BolderGrowing Bolder: Science Journalist David McRaney; USA Archery CEO and World Champion Rod Menzer; 73-Year-Old Viral Video Star Ms. StephanieScience Journalist David McRaney wanted to find out what it takes to make someone change their mind. Does arguing or debating ever really work? McRaney discusses what he’s learned after years of research. In this era of great political and social divides he offers his thoughts as to what it will take to bring people together.Rod Menzer explains why archery is one of the most beneficial activities you can engage in regardless of your skill or fitness level. Not only has Menzer studied the sport he is one of the greatest arc...2022-08-2800 min
TheThinkingAtheistHow Minds Change (with David McRaney)David McRaney is a science journalist, host of the "You Are Not So Smart" podcast, and author of several books, including his latest, "How Minds Change."GET THE BOOK! https://amzn.to/3c1KH90VIDEO of this interview: https://youtu.be/I4k34HV-bNsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.2022-08-231h 00
Talk of AgesDavid McRaney / "How Minds Change""You Are Not So Smart" podcast host David McRaney discusses his latest book, "How Minds Change: The Surprising Science of Belief, Opinion and Persuasion".2022-08-221h 15
Living From HappinessHow Minds Change with David McRaneyDavid McRaney is an author, science journalist, lecturer, and the creator of the blog You Are Not So Smart, which became an internationally bestselling book, later followed by You Are Now Less Dumb. He hosts the popular YANSS podcast and speaks internationally about irrational thinking and delusion. And David has a new book called “How Minds Change: The Surprising Science of Belief, Opinion, and Persuasion.” This is a big show, covering a lot of ground. He and Melanie discuss the psychology of changing minds, both our own as well as others. How to have...2022-08-1851 min
Talking To Teens: Expert Tips for Parenting TeenagersEp 201: How Minds ChangeDavid McRaney, author of How Minds Change, joins us to explain why it’s so hard to change a teens’ mind! We also talk about the psychology behind persuasion and the power of peer pressure in the teen social world.Full show notesIf you’ve ever tried to change your teen’s mind, you know that it’s nearly impossible! No matter how much you try to persuade them to take harder classes, hang out with different friends or pick more lucrative extracurriculars…they tend to stick stubbornly to their own choices. It can start to fee...2022-07-3131 min
Psych'dNO, YOUR FEELINGS DON'T CARE ABOUT FACTS | HOW MINDS CHANGE with DAVID McRANEYMeet David McRaney. A best selling author and journalist that spent over six years studying the research of Psychologists and Neuroscientists to understand how minds are made, and how minds are changed. In this podcast, we discuss David's study of conspiracy theorists, cults, political activists and even Westboro Baptist Church picketers. Before publication of David's most recent book 'How Minds Change,' he became very well-known for his blog, podcast, and book titled 'You Are Not So Smart.' ___MORE FROM DAVID MCRANEYhttps://www.davidmcraney.com/Twitter: @DavidMcRaneyHow Minds Ch...2022-07-281h 04
The Social ExchangeEpisode 81: David McRaney: How Minds ChangeWelcome to episode 81! Today I spoke with journalist, podcaster, and author David McRaney about his new book, "How Minds Change". We discussed his interviews with and research on cult members, conspiracy theorists, and political activists, from Westboro Baptist Church picketers to LGBTQ campaigners in California – that ultimately challenges us to question our own motives and beliefs. In an age of dangerous conspiratorial thinking, can we rise to the occasion? Let’s get into it. Please enjoy this interview with David McRaney.2022-07-2657 min
Deconstructing YourselfChanging Minds with David McRaneyHost Michael Taft speaks with author, science journalist, and psychology nerd David McRaney about what sorts of conversations actually cause human beings to change their minds; the fascinating on-the-ground research of groups like Street Epistemology and Deep Canvassers, the stories of people deciding to leave insular in-groups such as the Westboro Baptist church and 9-11 Truthers, the deep neuroscience behind "The Dress" phenomenon, the role of storytelling in human interactions, and much more. David McRaney currently hosts a bi-weekly, top-100 podcast about human judgment and decision-making, and recently created a documentary about IQ and genius and a...2022-07-2459 min
Reinvention Room with Allison HareEP145: How Minds Change with David McRaneyAllison talks with author and researcher David McRaney about the nature of changing minds and how to get through to someone who seemingly won't bend their beliefs.EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:
What happens in our brains when we change our mind
How opposite opinions can connect
What to do when you want to change someone's mind
Difference between attitude, beliefs and values
Persuasion techniques
Impact of social identities in changing minds
SHOW LINKS:
Visit David McRaney's website
Follow David on Instagram
ALLISON'S LINKS:
Allison's Patreon...2022-07-211h 17
This Is the AuthorS7 E31: Vera Ahiyya, Jay Wellons, and David McRaneyS7E31: In this episode, meet kindergarten teacher Vera Ahiyya, Professor at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt and the Vanderbilt University Medical Center Jay Wellons, and journalist David McRaney. Listen in to hear the inspiring stories that led to the creation of their audiobooks. Enjoy!
KINDergarten by Vera Ahiyya: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/700463/kindergarten/
All That Moves Us by Jay Wellons: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/673884/all-that-moves-us/
How Minds Change by David McRaney: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/639563/how-minds-change/2022-07-1221 min
heretics.The science to changing people's minds | David McRaneyDavid McRaney is a journalist and self-described psychology nerd from Mississippi. He has written for many top science and philosophyey publications, including The Atlantic and Psychology Today, and he’s on to talk about his brand new book, How Minds Change: The New Science of Belief, Opinion and Persuasion. David McRaney links:https://twitter.com/davidmcraneyhttps://www.davidmcraney.comhttps://www.amazon.co.uk/David-McRaney/e/B005T65KZA%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_sharehttps://youarenotsosmart.com/author/davidmcraney/A...2022-07-071h 15
School for Good Living Podcasts180. David McRaney – How Minds Change: The Surprising Science of Belief, Opinion, and PersuasionDavid McRaney is a science journalist fascinated with brains, minds, and culture. David is the creator of the blog, the book, and the podcast called “You Are Not So Smart.” His most recent book is “How Minds Change: The Surprising Science of Belief, Opinion and Persuasion.” In this book, David writes “You are about to gain a superpower. A step-by-step script of how to change people’s minds on any topic without coercion, by simply asking the right kinds of questions in the right order.” That’s a pretty bold claim, but David has traveled the world to learn from experts in...2022-07-051h 34
All It Takes Is A GoalATG 80: How to change your crazy uncle’s mind about politics - My conversation with David McRaneyCan people actually change their minds? Why does anyone do anything? And what do genies (yes, like the wish-granting-guys-that-live-in-lamps) have to do with it? David McRaney is an author, journalist, lecturer, and the creator of the blog You Are Not So Smart, which became an internationally bestselling book, later followed by You Are Now Less Dumb. David currently hosts the popular You Are Not So Smart podcast and speaks internationally about irrational thinking and delusion. He joins me for an unforgettable conversation about opening a pet store after a life-altering car crash, the truth about people with...2022-07-041h 02
How to Be Awesome at Your Job780b Persuasion Roleplay - David McRaney - Part 2See the most powerful persuasion strategies in action as Pete and guest David McRaney roleplay. Check out the full episode, transcript, and notes at https://awesomeatyourjob.com/ep780.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2022-06-3017 minHow to Be Awesome at Your Job780: How Minds Change and How to Change Minds with David McRaneyDavid McRaney breaks down why it’s so difficult to change people’s minds—and shares powerful strategies to get others to open their minds. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why facts alone can’t persuade others 2) One simple question to make you more persuasive 3) A step-by-step guide to changing even the most stubborn minds Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep780 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT DAVID — Science journalist, podcaster, and internationally bestselling author David McRaney is an expert in t...2022-06-3046 min
How to Be Awesome at Your Job780: How Minds Change and How to Change Minds with David McRaneyDavid McRaney breaks down why it’s so difficult to change people’s minds—and shares powerful strategies to get others to open their minds. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why facts alone can’t persuade others 2) One simple question to make you more persuasive 3) A step-by-step guide to changing even the most stubborn minds Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep780 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT DAVID — Science journalist, podcaster, and internationally bestselling author David McRaney is an expert in the psychology of reasoning, decision making, and self-delusion. His wildly popular blog became the international bestselling book You Are Not So Smart...2022-06-3048 min
Modern Wisdom#493 - David McRaney - Where Do Our Beliefs Come From?David McRaney is a psychologist, journalist and author.Where do our beliefs come from? How do we form opinions? Why are we persuaded by some points of view but not by others? These are important to understand if we are to avoid developing a biased, unrepresentative worldview, they've also been the focus of the last few years of David's research.Expect to learn how everybody in a group can believe something that nobody believes individually, why arguing online so rarely works, whether people really are becoming more ingrained into their beliefs, how the Westboro Baptist...2022-06-301h 01
Curious Leadership with Dominic MonkhouseE201 | How to Change Brains, Minds and Culture with David McRaneyHow can you change someone’s mind? Don’t miss David McRaney, a science journalist fascinated with brains, minds, and culture, explain all in this podcast. In this episode, David, author of three books, discusses his latest book ‘How Minds Change’. He lifts the lid on how people who believe in flat Earth come to believe in flat Earth; how people who are anti vaxxers come to have that as their belief system; as well as explain the Dunning Kruger effect. Why are these insights relevant to the modern workplace? Because the results of these st...2022-06-281h 00
The Adversity Advantage with Doug BopstDavid McRaney On Why You Can’t Change Someone’s Mind & What to Do InsteadToday’s guest is David McRaney, host of the popular science podcast, You Are Not So Smart. And David seeks to shed light on the surprising psychology about why people change their minds and how we can persuade others. In his latest book, How Minds Change: The Surprising Science of Belief, Opinion, and Persuasion, David delves into the latest psychological and neuroscientific research and explains that to change mind, we must do what the science suggests, avoid debates and start having conversations. We talk about how our minds work, how our circumstances and the environment we have affe...2022-06-271h 04
Ask Dr. DrewUvalde & Sandy Hook: Hoax Conspiracy Theories & Why People Believe Them with David McRaneyMany people believe that the Sandy Hook school shooting was staged by actors; that the Uvalde and Buffalo shooters were CIA assets; that vaccines contain tracking microchips. When a conspiracy theorist clings tightly to a belief that can be easily refuted with evidence, how can their minds be changed? How can someone help a friend or family member who doesn't even realize they are trapped in an echo chamber bubble – if they refuse to trust any evidence that proves them wrong? [Originally broadcast on June 8, 2022. Watch at https://go.drdrew.com/3NjKieI] David McRaney is a...2022-06-241h 11The Brainy Business | Understanding the Psychology of Why People Buy | Behavioral EconomicsHow Minds Change with David McRaneyToday I am very excited to introduce you to David McRaney, you may have heard of his first book You Are Not So Smart which is an international bestseller that is now available in 17 languages. He went on to create an awesome podcast of the same name and wrote a second book You Are Now Less Dumb. I highly recommend both of those and his podcast…and today we are talking about his new book, which just came out this week, called How Minds Change. As you will hear us talk about in the interview, this book is...2022-06-2457 min
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Title: How Minds Change: The Surprising Science of Belief, Opinion, and Persuasion
Author: David McRaney
Narrator: David McRaney
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 9 hours 33 minutes
Release date: June 21, 2022
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 3
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Genres: Career Development
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Title: How Minds Change: The Surprising Science of Belief, Opinion, and Persuasion
Author: David McRaney
Narrator: David McRaney
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 9 hours 33 minutes
Release date: June 21, 2022
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 3
Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1
Genres: Career Development
Publisher's Summary:
The 2022 Porchlight Marketing and Sales Book of the Year A brain-bending investigation of why some people never change their minds—and others do in an instant—by the bestselling author of You Are Not So Smart What made a prominent conspiracy-theorist YouTuber finally see that 9/11 was not a ho...2022-06-219h 33
Opinion ScienceSciComm Summer #3: David McRaney - Making Social Science EngagingDavid McRaney is a writer and podcaster who has been covering important work in psychology for many years. Although he was a guest on Opinion Science a few months ago (Episode 58: How Minds Change with David McRaney), I also used the opportunity to ask him about his process for communicating psychological research to the public. So, the first 15 minutes of this episode is a repeat of his earlier appearance, but the rest of the interview hasn't been released until now.We talk about the challenges of knowing what your audience already knows, how...2022-06-2039 min
Behavioral Grooves PodcastYou Can Change Someone’s Mind But Are You Sure You Want To? | David McRaneyWe all know someone who believes in conspiracy theories and we wish we could change their mind. It is possible. There are techniques that can work to transform how people think. But what we love about our conversation with David McRaney is that he adds in a Step 0 to the process and asks “why do you want to change their mind?”
Are you open to changing your own mind? If you have any interest in changing someone else’s mind, you should be open to changing your own mind too. To effectively collaborate with others and comp...2022-06-091h 56
The Rewired SoulHow Minds Change with David McRaneyEpisode Notes
Everyday, we're having conversations, and we're trying to change minds whether we realize it or not. Sometimes, it's something simple like persuading someone to try a food they don't like. Then, there are more difficult situations like getting someone to stop believing in conspiracy theories or misinformation. But how do minds change? Today's guest is bestselling author David McRaney to discuss his brand new book, which is all about the science behind how minds change.
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The Rewired SoulHow Minds Change with David McRaneyEveryday, we're having conversations, and we're trying to change minds whether we realize it or not. Sometimes, it's something simple like persuading someone to try a food they don't like. Then, there are more difficult situations like getting someone to stop believing in conspiracy theories or misinformation. But how do minds change? Today's guest is bestselling author David McRaney to discuss his brand new book, which is all about the science behind how minds change.Follow David on Twitter @davidmcraneyGet a copy of How Minds ChangeEvery dayCheck out the...2022-06-081h 25
Six Pixels of Separation PodcastSPOS #829 - David McRaney On The Surprising Science of How Minds ChangeWelcome to episode #829 of Six Pixels of Separation. Here it is: Six Pixels of Separation - Episode #829 - Host: Mitch Joel. When you have a curious mind, you might find yourself wondering what it takes to truly change someone's mind... is that even possible? Especially as things get as crazy as they have become? David McRaney had his own mind changed (about many things)… and it surprised him. David is a science journalist, and he's fascinated will all things brains, minds and culture. He created the blog/book/podcast, You Are Not So Smart, to get a bet...2022-05-2955 minOpinion Science#58: How Minds Change with David McRaney (ft. Adam Mastroianni)David McRaney is an author and host of the podcast You Are Not So Smart. In June, he’s releasing a new book—How Minds Change: The Surprising Science of Belief, Opinion, and Persuasion (you can pre-order it now). In the book, David goes on a wild journey to understand the mechanics of persuasion. He combines research in psychology with stories of persuasion on the ground to arrive at an understanding of when and why people end up changing their opinions. In our conversation, David shares how he got wrapped up in reporting on social science research, why...2022-03-1455 min
justinrobertyoungModern tribalism and performative politics with David McRaney- It's boom or bust. Biden may need to step aside as a lameduck president in 2024 if he can't provide bold leadership.
- Biden Admin rolls out new COVID preparedness plans that outline access to drugs, masks, and preparation for future variants.
- David McRaney (You Are Not So Smart book and podcast) explains the often performative "post-trust" phase of modern political discourse.
- COVID-19 Psychology: https://omny.fm/shows/you-are-not-so-smart/177-covid-19
- Anti-Maskers: https://omny.fm/shows/you-are-not-so-smart/185-masks
- Vaccine Hesitancy: https://omny.fm/shows/you-are-not-so-smart/189-the-vaccine
- The Insurrection: https://omny.fm/shows/you-are-not-so-smart/198-reflection-and-insurrection
- Tribal Psychology: https...2022-03-0456 minReinvention Room with Allison HareEP124: How Minds Change w/ David McRaneyAllison talks with author and researcher David McRaney about the nature of changing minds and how to get through to someone who seemingly won't bend their beliefs.EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:
What happens in our brains when we change our mind
How opposite opinions can connect
What to do when you want to change someone's mind
Difference between attitude, beliefs and values
Persuasion techniques
Impact of social identities in changing minds
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Team HumanDavid McRaneyScience journalist and author of the forthcoming book, How Minds Change: The Surprising Science of Belief, Opinion, and Persuasion, David McRaney explores the circumstances under which minds can change - and what it means for all of us.🎙 In his monologue, Rushkoff argues for the broad spectrum of reasons why humanity might have a special place in our universe.📚 You can pre-order David’s new book, How Minds Change: The Surprising Science of Belief, Opinion, and Persuasion, now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-02-231h 11
Cutting For Sign with Ron Cecil and Daniel Penner Cline45 David McRaney - International Best Selling Author, Host of the Podcast You Are Not So SmartDavid McRaney, is a science journalist and creator of the blog, podcast and internationally best selling book, You Are Not So Smart.
He cut your teeth as a newspaper reporter in the American South, and since then has been an editor, photographer, voiceover artist, television host, journalism teacher and tornado survivor. His produced The Green Couch Sessions, a TV show about the music of the Deep South. And recently wrote, produced, and recorded a six-hour audio documentary exploring the history of the idea and the word: genius. Before all that, he did a little construction, sold some...2021-12-232h 29
The Best Friends PodcastChanging minds with David McRaneyWhen was the last time you tried to change someone's mind? A discussion on the internet, perhaps. Maybe a dinner with family or friends led to a heated debate. Or it may have been in your day-to-day work as you try to get everyone on board with proven lifesaving strategies - even though those approaches may be different than what you've always done.Why is it so difficult to change minds?David McRaney is a journalist, podcaster, and author who took his fascination with cognitive biases and irrational beliefs a step further for his upcoming...2021-11-1857 min
A2 The ShowHumans Are Slowly Becoming Robots | David McraneyA² The Show - Ep 319 Feat. David Mcraney David McRaney is an American journalist and psychology aficionado. As a journalist, he has covered Hurricane Katrina for several newspapers and magazines and has written many other articles for The Lamar Times and The Huffington Post. However, he owes his fame to his blog YouAreNotSoSmart.com, which served as the basis of this book. Currently, he works as director of new media for a broadcast television company, for which he has also produced a TV show about the music of the Deep South. Get the A2 limited (5 remaining shirts) at https://teespr...2021-07-1658 minSchool for Good Living Podcasts153. David McRaney – You Are Not So SmartDavid McRaney has worked as an editor, a photographer, a voiceover artist, a television host, a public speaker, a TV producer, and a journalist. David, being a deeply intelligent and thoughtful man, has focused his work on revealing the self-delusions and cognitive biases by which we live our lives. He has written a book called You Are Not So Smart and also runs a blog and podcast by the same name to help provide the world with his findings.
David joins me today to discuss this phenomenon of self-delusion, and how each of us sees the world...2021-07-061h 54
The Neurodivergent ProfessorKEW Curiosity Interview Series 4: David McRaney of You Are Not So SmartDavid McRaney is the host of the podcast "You Are Not So Smart", the author of a book by the same name, a follow up book called "You Are Now Less Dumb", and is writing his next book about how humans change their minds. His website https://youarenotsosmart.com is so FULL of content that it would be something you'd want to take to a desert island because you'd have a lifetime's worth of entertainment to make you curious.With a background in both journalism and psychology, David THOROUGHLY researches his topics and then interviews the experts...2021-03-191h 31Deconstructing YourselfTalking with People about Things, with David McRaneyHost Michael Taft speaks with science journalist, author, and podcaster David McRaney about how people do (and do not) change their minds, how brains form their view of reality, conspiracy theory, the method of "technique rebuttal" vs. "topic rebuttal,' QAnon, motivated reasoning, the psychology of belief, and much more.David McRaney is a science journalist and an internationally bestselling author, podcaster, and lecturer who created You Are Not So Smart.David began a blog writing about the psychology of reasoning in 2009. That blog became an internationally bestselling book published by Penguin in 2011, now available...2021-02-031h 02
That's what she readEp. 6 You are not so smart by David McRaneyFrom the bookblurb
"Growing out of David McRaney’s popular blog, You Are Not So Smart reveals that every decision we make, every thought we contemplate, and every emotion we feel comes with a story we tell ourselves to explain them. But often these stories aren’t true. Each short chapter—covering topics such as Learned Helplessness, Selling Out, and the Illusion of Transparency—is like a psychology course with all the boring parts taken out"
In this episode I talk about some of the topics that left me surprised and how they relate to how we l...2021-01-1120 min
Sped up Rationally SpeakingRationally Speaking #156 - David McRaney on "Why it’s so hard to change someone’s mind"You're probably already aware that it's hard to change someone's mind with logical arguments and evidence, especially about emotionally charged topics. But are there exceptions? David McRaney, bestselling author of "You Are Not So Smart" (and host of the blog and podcast by the same name) describes his experiences with people who have done an about-face on some important topic, like 9/11 conspiracy theories. He and Julia discuss a technique for changing someone's mind with evidence, how individual mind-change mirrors scientific progress, and what happens when you confront Trump fans with facts that contradict their narrative.
Sped up t...2021-01-0353 min
The Atheist ExperienceAtheist Experience 24.34 2020-08-23 with Matt Dillahunty & David McRaneyHello all you atheists (and theists) out there! The hosts of today’s Atheist Experience are Matt Dillahunty and David McRaney. David is an author and got into podcasting as a way to promote his book. You can check out his work at https://www.youarenotsosmart.com and the You Are Not So Smart podcast!Let’s get to calls! Our first caller, Jacob in IL, tells a story of a man who went into a coma and saw many-eyed animals next to god and that made Jacob think it was true. Just because people have an experience regarding a re...2020-08-241h 28
Brief Audio BookYou Are Not So Smart (Why You Have Too Many Friends on Facebook, Why Your Memory Is Mostly Fiction, and 46 Other Ways You're Deluding Yourself) by David McRaney [Self-Growth]You Are Not So Smart by David McRaney
[Self-Growth]
You Are Not So Smart
Why You Have Too Many Friends on Facebook, Why Your Memory Is Mostly Fiction, and 46 Other Ways You're Deluding Yourself
David McRaney
13 min read
overview
Do you think that every choice or decision you make in life is based on rational ideas and thinking? You would assume so, but the truth is that all of us have preconceived notions and ideas which confuse...2020-04-0112 min
The Innovation ShowEP 148: “You Are Not So Smart” Biases, Heuristics and Fallacies with David McRaneyHow many of your Facebook friends do you think you know?
Would you help a stranger in need?
Do you know why you’re so in love with your new smartphone?
The truth is: you’re probably wrong.
Today’s show examines the assorted ways we mislead ourselves every single day, a psychology course with all the boring bits taken out.
Prepare for a whirlwind tour of some of the latest research, fused with a healthy dose of humour.
You’ll discover just how irrational you really are, which delusions keep you sane, how to boost your productivity, and why you’ve n...2019-03-0345 minThe Innovation ShowEP 148: “You Are Not So Smart” Biases, Heuristics and Fallacies with David McRaneyHow many of your Facebook friends do you think you know?
Would you help a stranger in need?
Do you know why you’re so in love with your new smartphone?
The truth is: you’re probably wrong.
Today’s show examines the assorted ways we mislead ourselves every single day, a psychology course with all the boring bits taken out.
Prepare for a whirlwind tour of some of the latest research, fused with a healthy dose of humour.
You’ll discover just how irrational you really are, which delusions keep you sane, how to boost your productivity, and why you’ve n...2019-03-0345 min
Real Health Radio142: Interview with David McRaneyEpisode 142: Welcome back to Real Health Radio. Today’s guest interview is with David McRaney. David is an internationally bestselling author, journalist, and lecturer who created the You Are Not So Smart blog, books, and podcast. He began a blog writing about the psychology behind biases, delusions, and fallacies in 2009. That blog became an […]2019-01-311h 09
Working With The Voice003: Self Delusion with David McRaneyToday's episode takes a deep dive into all the easy ways that we are consistently wrong. If you are going to actively work to hear the voice of the Holy Spirit, you've got to learn how to discern different methods of thinking and hearing. Metacognition is thinking about thinking, and our guest today, David McRaney of the You Are Not So Smart podcast is a great person to teach you about how we can become more right and less wrong about our thinking, even if we can't ever be 100% sure of ourselves in every situation. 2018-06-2000 min
Weekly InfusionWI 53 : David McRaneyDrew welcomes the popular host of You Are Not So Smart Podcast David McRaney to the show. They discuss the Dunning-Kruger Effect, flat-earthers, the backfire effect and much more. This episode is sponsored by Alliant International University School of psychology and mental health, education and teaching, business and management, and law and forensics. Alliant.edu for details.2017-11-071h 02
The Feel Good English Podcast#038 Think You're Smart? Not So Much - You Are Not So Smart by David McRaneyGet free transcripts at www.feelgoodenglish.com In this episode of the Feel Good English Podcast, I have some bad news for you, unfortunately, and the news is... You are not as smart as you think. And where did I hear this news? Well, I heard it from the book "You Are Not so Smart: Why You Have Too Many Friends on Facebook. Why Your Memory will See Fiction and 46 Other Ways You're Deluding Yourself." by David McRaney. But here’s the truth: You are not so smart. You’re just as deluded as the rest of us. That’s okay...2016-07-0115 min
Rationally Speaking PodcastRationally Speaking #156 - David McRaney on "Why it’s so hard to change someone’s mind"You're probably already aware that it's hard to change someone's mind with logical arguments and evidence, especially about emotionally charged topics. But are there exceptions? David McRaney, bestselling author of "You Are Not So Smart" (and host of the blog and podcast by the same name) describes his experiences with people who have done an about-face on some important topic, like 9/11 conspiracy theories. He and Julia discuss a technique for changing someone's mind with evidence, how individual mind-change mirrors scientific progress, and what happens when you confront Trump fans with facts that contradict their narrative.2016-04-0355 min
Telling The Story#36: David McRaney, "You Are Not So Smart"Remember those commercials where a poor sap cannot stop raving about the delivery pizza he is eating, only to be scolded: "It's not delivery, it's DiGiorno"?
That's how I feel at the beginning of every episode of "You Are Not So Smart".
The podcast delves into various concepts of psychology, but it almost always opens with a pop culture example that both illustrates and introduces each episode's topic ... not unlike what I just did with the DiGiorno example.
But after host David McRaney lures you in with clips from Mad Men o...2015-11-1150 min
How Do We Fix It?#23 The Dangers of Confirmation Bias with David McRaney: How Do We Fix It?More than ever America is divided into political tribes. One person's truth is somebody else's lie. This show is about confirmation bias and filter bubbles: How our brains play tricks on us as we try to make sense of the world.David McRaney, host of the entertaining and popular podcast, "You Are Not So Smart", is our guest. His show is "a celebration of self-delusion." David, who calls himself a psychology nerd, is passionate about the need for all of us to have some understanding of how our brains work. He is the author of two recent books: "You Are...2015-11-0426 min
The Middle Way SocietyInterview 76: David Mcraney on how to beat your brainWe are joined today by David Mcraney, an internationally bestselling author, journalist, and lecturer who created the You Are Not So Smart blog, books, and podcast. David, who lives in Mississippi, cut his teeth covering Hurricane Katrina on the Gulf Coast and across the Deep South. Since then, he has been a beat reporter, editor, photographer, voiceover artist and television host. Before that, he had a varied working life, waiting tables, working construction, selling leather coats, building and installing electrical control panels, and owning pet stores. He’s here to talk to us today about his latest book ‘How to Beat...2015-09-1759 min