Psychological
Can Two Wrongs Make a Right?
Grant argues that we’re better off embracing what scientists call cognitive flexibility—the capacity to shift perspectives and question assumptions. He suggests that admitting we’re wrong doesn’t weaken us; it teaches us how to think more dynamically, unlocking new insights and ideas. For a species that claims to be rational, we’re surprisingly committed to our own nonsense.
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The thinker
Organizational Psychologist & Rethinking Expert
Adam Grant is a renowned organizational psychologist at Wharton and bestselling author who studies motivation, generosity, and original thinking.
Based on How to Give & Get Constructive Feedback, summarised and reframed by Insights.
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