This is a conversation that emphasises a number of positive things we can do in the face of fake news, lying politicians, disagreements and decision-making. My guest is Gleb Tsipursky and if that name sounds familiar, it might be because he was our guest in episode 45.
Gleb is a professor, a science communicator, the co-founder of Intentional Insights, a non-profit that seeks to promote science-based truth-seeking, meaning and purpose. He is also the co-founder of something called the Pro-Truth Pledge. This is a pledge to share, honour and encourage truth. All Things Risk has taken the pledge, as have many prominent thinkers such as Steven Pinker, Jonathan Haidt, and Peter Singer (in addition to many politicians).
Gleb is also a prolific author having published articles in Newsweek, The Guardian and Psychology Today. He has also recently authored The Truth-Seeker’s Handbook, which shares strategies and tools to help us ensure that our views are aligned with reality. This includes things like avoiding thinking errors and by engaging constructively in conversations with others.
Gleb joined me and we talked about all of those things as well as:
- Why we ignore facts;
- The problem with social media;
- How we can become more truth-focused as a society;
- The trouble with “debates”;
- How to engage people who may not agree with us;
- Probabilistic thinking;
- The skill of collaboration;
- The Pro Truth Pledge
- Tons more!
Show notes:
- The Pro Truth Pledge
- The Truth Seeker’s Handbook: A Science-based Guide
- Gleb’s website;
- Gleb on Twitter
- Intentional Insights;
- Steven Pinker
- Jonathan Haidt
- Peter Singer
- “EGRIP” – empathy, shared goals, rapport, information, positive reinforcement
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