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Daniel Levitin
Daniel Levitin
Daniel Levitin
Wednesday 22nd March 2017
Daniel Levitin shares tips on critical thinking and managing information overload on 'The One You Feed'. Listen now!
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Get the buttons here!Daniel Levitin: Sharpening Your Mind in a World of Misinformation
When you have a decision to make, let the evidence trickle in. We're deluged with factoids and pseudofacts, and science and pseudoscience, and Dan Gilbert from Harvard and others have shown that when you're in a state like that, you just don't have the gumption, the extra cycles to make a sound decision.
How do you make sense of the constant barrage of information in today's world? In this episode of 'The One You Feed', host Eric Zimmer sits down with Daniel Levitin, an award-winning scientist, musician, and author, to tackle this very question. Levitin, who is a James McGill Professor of Psychology and Behavioural Neuroscience at McGill University, brings a wealth of knowledge from his extensive research on the brain, music, and decision-making.
He's also the author of bestsellers like *This Is Your Brain on Music* and *The Organized Mind*. During their conversation, they dive into the pitfalls of multitasking, the importance of critical thinking, and how to sift through the noise to find reliable information. Levitin shares practical advice from his book *Weaponized Lies: How to Think Critically in the Post-Truth Era*, offering listeners actionable tips on how to better organize their minds and manage information overload.
They also explore how music can enhance mood and emotional well-being, and discuss the benefits of mindfulness and self-compassion. This episode is a treasure trove of insights for anyone looking to navigate today's complex information landscape with a clearer, more focused mind.