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The Scout Mindset

Why Some People See Things Clearly and Others Don't

Julia Galef

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Chapter Overview

Description

The Scout Mindset (2021) explores two very different mindsets: that of the soldier and that of the scout. It explains that most of us have a soldier mindset – we cling to our beliefs and often ignore evidence that might prove us wrong. But we can all learn to be scouts, seeking out truth and improving our “map” of the world.

Who Should Listen

  • Anyone who wants to overcome their inherent biases
  • People who want to learn how to be wrong
  • Truth seekers

About the Authors

Julia Galef is an expert in rational decision-making and a cofounder of the nonprofit Center for Applied Rationality, an organization that specializes in rational thinking and human cognition. She’s also the host of Rationally Speaking, a podcast that promotes critical thinking and science education. The Scout Mindset is her first book.