I'm reading Adam Grant's Think Again book. He is an organizational psychologist and professor at Wharton. He has identified an "Armchair Quarterback Syndrome". My favorite line in the book so far: "If we're certain that we know something, we have no reason to look for gaps and flaws in our knowledge - let alone fill or correct them." Found in the section called "Stranded at the Summit of Mount Stupid." I am feeding parts of the book to the obstinate liberals on Facebook. Plus, I'm trying to learn how to reach these people that are so set in their ways. I know that I'm now never certain that I know something.
I love that quote, and definitely try to apply that to myself too. That line of thinking is what led me towards libertarianism, questioning everything. Which I think I got from George Carlin. Ha. But even now I don't even think I'm a libertarian anymore, this last year has made me question it. I'm not sure exactly where I fall anymore. I don't think every solution is about the government or type of government you have. I think the morality of the people and their values is even more important.
I'm reading Adam Grant's Think Again book. He is an organizational psychologist and professor at Wharton. He has identified an "Armchair Quarterback Syndrome". My favorite line in the book so far: "If we're certain that we know something, we have no reason to look for gaps and flaws in our knowledge - let alone fill or correct them." Found in the section called "Stranded at the Summit of Mount Stupid." I am feeding parts of the book to the obstinate liberals on Facebook. Plus, I'm trying to learn how to reach these people that are so set in their ways. I know that I'm now never certain that I know something.
I love that quote, and definitely try to apply that to myself too. That line of thinking is what led me towards libertarianism, questioning everything. Which I think I got from George Carlin. Ha. But even now I don't even think I'm a libertarian anymore, this last year has made me question it. I'm not sure exactly where I fall anymore. I don't think every solution is about the government or type of government you have. I think the morality of the people and their values is even more important.