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The Importance of Deep Conversations
37:50 - 44:48 (06:57)
People are often more willing to have deeper conversations than we think, and small talk is often lamented because individuals truly desire more meaningful interactions. Recent cases in California indicate that forced sterilizations of women in prison have occurred, and this is troubling when we base intelligence solely on tests that do not encompass all mental abilities.
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The issue of forced sterilization through intelligence tests has been observed in California as recently as the 2010s.
37:50 - 39:23 (01:32)
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The issue of forced sterilization through intelligence tests has been observed in California as recently as the 2010s. This raises questions about how reproductive rights are being threatened by the metrics of the state and could lead to harmful practices like forced sterilization.
ChapterThe Importance of Deep Conversations
Episode#585 - Adam Mastroianni - Are Smart People Actually Happier?
PodcastModern Wisdom
People are often more willing than we think to have deeper conversations than just small talk like commentating on the weather or how nice someone's shirt is, according to research, as we get stuck having shallow conversations.
39:23 - 43:15 (03:52)
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People are often more willing than we think to have deeper conversations than just small talk like commentating on the weather or how nice someone's shirt is, according to research, as we get stuck having shallow conversations. People are also not great at knowing when to end a conversation when they've had enough.
ChapterThe Importance of Deep Conversations
Episode#585 - Adam Mastroianni - Are Smart People Actually Happier?
PodcastModern Wisdom
In this episode, the discussion revolves around the professionalization of science and its effects.
43:17 - 44:48 (01:31)
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In this episode, the discussion revolves around the professionalization of science and its effects. They talked about how becoming a professional is not always good and sometimes it can prevent breakthrough discoveries from happening.