Harvard Psychologist Reveals How You're Brainwashed to Think Negatively | Steven Pinker Ep. 593

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Chapters & Sections (51)

0:00 Human Progress and Ingenuity chapter 4
0:00 Human Progress and Ingenuity Discussion
2:01 Comparing Generations and Perceptions of Progress
3:33 Human Well-being Trends and Technological Advancements
5:20 Historical Misconceptions and Medical Theories
7:34 Future of Work and Working Hours chapter 4
7:34 Future of Work and Working Hours
9:20 American Work Culture and Productivity Concerns
10:50 Future of Work and Automation Uncertainty
12:23 Marketplace and Progressive Income Tax
14:28 Addressing Job Market Disparities and Automation chapter 3
14:28 Economic Impact of Automation and Job Market
16:00 Job Automation and Cultural Stigma
17:35 Criticism of Present and Past Leadership
18:46 Global Conflict Rates Have Decreased Over Time chapter 4
18:46 Global Conflict Trends and Human Nature
20:43 Comparing Modern and Historical Global Politics
21:55 Franco Regime and European History
23:47 Comparing Domestic Violence Rates Over Time
25:40 Media Bias and Negativity in News Coverage chapter 2
25:40 Media Bias and Negativity in News Coverage
27:52 Misconceptions about Risk and Probability Perception
29:56 Rational Thinking in the Face of Uncertainty chapter 3
29:56 Rational Thinking in the Face of Uncertainty
31:44 Appreciating Progress to Solve Future Problems
32:55 Appreciation for Good Fortune in Life
34:28 Human Nature and Liberal Democracy chapter 2
34:28 Human Nature and Liberal Democracy
37:55 Academia in Danger of Political Polarization
39:30 Alt-Right and Academic Repression chapter 3
39:30 Alt-Right and Academic Repression
41:40 Censorship vs Refutation of Dangerous Ideas
43:00 Decline in Warfare Deaths Since 1945
44:21 Human Progress and the Perception of Decline chapter 2
44:21 Optimism in the Face of Negative Headlines
46:28 Rationality in Decline or Illusion
48:29 Rationality vs Human Nature and Stupidity chapter 2
48:29 Rationality vs. Superstition in Human Affairs
50:46 Authoritarian Regimes and the Threat to Progress
53:03 Addressing Climate Change and AI Concerns chapter 3
53:03 Concerns about AI and Climate Change
54:34 Intelligence and Co2 Emissions Impact
55:52 Socioeconomic Stereotypes and Intellectual Dishonesty
57:31 Politics and Logic in Human Decision Making chapter 3
57:31 Politics Affects Logic and Critical Thinking
59:10 Overcoming Tribalism through Reason and Logic
1:00:48 De-politicizing Science for Rational Debate
1:02:38 Misallocation of Intellectual Capital in Finance chapter 3
1:02:38 Misallocation of Intellectual Capital in Finance
1:04:06 Dealing with Radical Extremists and Misinformation
1:05:25 Criticism of Politicization of Science Acceptance

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