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The Importance of Being Willing to Be Wrong with Sam Harris
34:25 - 40:31 (06:06)
Sam Harris emphasizes the importance of being willing to be wrong and contemplate the possibility of being wrong about one's core beliefs in order to evolve one's understanding of the world. He also discusses the inability of the human mind to effectively comprehend probabilities.
Clips
In this podcast, the speaker speaks about why it is difficult for humans to understand the truth and the importance of empathy in allocating probability to a belief.
34:25 - 37:45 (03:19)
Human Understanding
Summary
In this podcast, the speaker speaks about why it is difficult for humans to understand the truth and the importance of empathy in allocating probability to a belief.
ChapterThe Importance of Being Willing to Be Wrong with Sam Harris
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PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The willingness to contemplate being wrong and questioning one's fundamental beliefs is a sign of humility developed through thinking about this complex world.
37:45 - 40:31 (02:46)
Philosophy
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The willingness to contemplate being wrong and questioning one's fundamental beliefs is a sign of humility developed through thinking about this complex world. Despite the public pressure, being willing to accept the possibility of being wrong is a trait of someone who has done much thinking.