David McRaney is a science journalist who is fascinated with brains, minds, and culture.Ā
Heās the creator of the blog, book, and podcast You Are Not So Smart ā which focuses onĀ understanding self-delusion and motivated reasoning.
His second book, You Are Now Less Dumb, was released in 2013, and his third book, How Minds Change just came out this year
I had so much fun with David.Ā I love his new book and had a great time exploring the depths of his career and his expertise of how and why people change what they believe.
In this episode youāll learn:-What David does
-How David found purposeĀ
-How David transitioned from working as a journalist to a creating a successful blog
-How being vulnerable, open and transparent can help your growth
-David's process for writing his books
-How our brains make sense of the world
-The difference between a debate and conversation
-Why itās ok to feel different about your previous work and opinions
Show notes here: https://themeaningmovement.com/davidĀ