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Embracing Humility with Samuel Arbesman
1:42:58 - 1:49:49 (06:51)
Samuel Arbesman discusses the concept of the half-life of facts and the importance of embracing humility in our pursuit of knowledge and growth. He emphasizes the value of admitting when we don't know something and being open to new information and perspectives.
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In this podcast episode, the host and guest discuss the importance of embracing the unknown, traveling, and having fun in life.
1:42:58 - 1:47:29 (04:31)
Summary
In this podcast episode, the host and guest discuss the importance of embracing the unknown, traveling, and having fun in life. Morris Simmonds also highlights the significance of not always knowing the answers and continuously learning.
ChapterEmbracing Humility with Samuel Arbesman
Episode#449: Grandmaster Maurice Ashley — The Path and Strategies of World-Class Mastery
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The knowledge base that we accumulate as specialists is constantly changing and upgrading, which should humble us and keep us open to being receptive to new ideas and data.
1:47:29 - 1:49:49 (02:19)
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The knowledge base that we accumulate as specialists is constantly changing and upgrading, which should humble us and keep us open to being receptive to new ideas and data. Having an uncertain mind and being able to process and judge new information without bias is a hallmark of intellectual growth.