Walls of Perception: See Reality Hidden Behind Ego Blind Spots, Innate Biases & Terrible Logic

Do we see reality? In this thought-provoking episode, host Sam Webster Harris challenges us to shake off our nature and break down our barriers of perception.
Delving into psychology and real-world examples, he reveals how our ego can lead us to make unreasonable judgments, erect barriers, and neglect the deeper connections we share with all people. Learn how flawed assumptions fuel prejudice, tribalism, racism, and sexism and enable atrocities throughout history.
Discover why emphasizing similarities over differences allows us to build bridges, make wiser decisions, and lead with love. An insightful listen that will open your mind and heart to the endless ways we are united in our basic desires and capabilities.
It is ideal for those seeking perspective, patience, and loving-kindness in divisive times. Equip yourself with the tools to move beyond bias, understand different views, and extend compassion - even to your enemies.
It’s Christmas and a time for increasing love in the world and focusing on understanding each other better instead of amplifying our differences and pushing ourselves apart.
If humanity's final exam is how we treat each other, this podcast will help you pass with flying colors.
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On the growth mindset podcast with Sam Webster Harris, we explore the psychology of happiness, satisfaction, purpose, and growth through the lens of self-improvement. Success and happiness is a state of mind unique to ourselves and is our responsibility to create.
Through a process of honest self-reflection of what is holding us back and what is driving us forward, we can lose the ego and build awareness of how to be the best we can be.
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Show: Growth Mindset, psychology of self-improvement
Episode: Walls of Perception: See reality hidden behind ego blind spots, innate biases & terrible logic
Chapters:
00:00 Our focus on differences
00:34 Acast Ad break
02:13 Chimpanzees and Humans
05:22 New York vs. London
07:46 Similarities and differences of siblings
12:10 Dangers of focusing on our differences
14:27 Nazi's, Milei and our need for hope
18:19 Acast Ad break
18:27 Modern day: Isreal Hamas war
21:09 Racism and biases fueling war over compassion
21:48 Combating Sexism and Patriarchy
23:50 When feminism can create poor assumptions
26:27 Don't compare edge cases
28:52 Overcoming tribalism
31:42 Applying compassion over Christmas holiday
33:11 Send off
Topics
Ego blind spots
Innate biases
First principles thinking
Develop a growth mindset
Divisive politics
Finding common ground and practical solutions
Patriarchy, sexism, and feminism
Racism, colonialism, war-mongering and paths to peace
The issues behind Israel and Gaza
Understanding your enemies
Seeing reality
Clouded thinking and poor logic
Developing wisdom and understanding

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