Hidden Brain

You 2.0: How to Open Your Mind

<p>In the United States, we often praise people with strong convictions, and look down on those who express doubt or hesitation.  In this favorite 2021 episode, psychologist <a href="https://mgmt.wharton.upenn.edu/profile/grantad/">Adam Grant</a> pushes back against the benefits of certainty, and describes the magic that unfolds when we challenge our own deeply-held beliefs.</p><p>Don't forget to check out the other episodes in our You 2.0 series, including <a href="https://hiddenbrain.org/podcast/stage-fright/">last week's show</a> on how to overcome stage fright. Also, if you'd like to support our work, you can do so at support.hiddenbrain.org. Thanks! </p>

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