Radical Thinking: Why Certainty Can Blind Us
Update: 2025-10-20
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In this episode of Changing Minds, I speak with Dr. Peter Lamont, professor of history and the theory of psychology at the University of Edinburgh and a former magician.
We explore his brilliant book Radical Thinking, which challenges how we define truth, knowledge, and belief.
We dive into:
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Why critical thinking isn’t enough
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The humility behind science
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The psychology of belief and persuasion
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