480. Beyond IQ: The Real Measure of Wisdom feat. David Robson

What are the true natures of intelligence and wisdom, and how do they play off each other in sometimes surprising ways? What are the best ways to mitigate our many biases, and what factors create the placebo and nocebo effects?

David Robson is a prolific journalist, a former editor at New Scientist, and the author of the books The Laws of Connection: The Scientific Secrets of Building a Strong Social Network, The Expectation Effect: How Your Mindset Can Change Your World, and The Intelligence Trap: Why Smart People Make Dumb Mistakes.

Greg and David discuss how intelligence isn't always correlated with wise decision-making, the potential flaws in educational systems, and the crucial role of critical thinking. They also explore how mindset impacts health and learning, touching on topics like cognitive biases and rationality, and dissect the placebo and nocebo effects. 

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Recommended Resources:

• Flynn effect
• Fin de siècle
• Lewis Terman
• Keith Stanovich
• Confirmation bias
• Nobel disease
• Dunning–Kruger effect
• Montessori education
• Henry K. Beecher
• Placebo
• Nocebo
• Anita Williams Woolley’s Research

Guest Profile:

• DavidRobson.me
• Bio at NewScientist.com
• Social Profile on Instagram

His Work:

• Amazon Author Page
• The Laws of Connection: The Scientific Secrets of Building a Strong Social Network
• The Expectation Effect: How Your Mindset Can Change Your World
• The Intelligence Trap: Why Smart People Make Dumb Mistakes
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