Adam Grant Gives Trevor An Intellectual Wedgie
Summary
Trevor Noah interviews organizational psychologist Adam Grant about the science of changing minds and bridging social divides. They discuss distinguishing core values from flexible beliefs, the pitfalls of "logic bullying," and why constructive disagreement fosters creativity and cognitive complexity. The conversation also covers strategies for reducing smartphone dependency and understanding how in-group loyalty drives polarization.
Topics discussed
Intro game: Two truths and a lie
Defining organizational psychology and collective effervescence
Values vs. beliefs and school funding policy
The science of astrology and being a 'logic bully'
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Building relationship resilience through disagreement
Cognitive complexity and modeling debate for kids
Smartphones, willpower, and environmental design
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The marshmallow test and trust in self-control
In-group bias and counterfactual thinking interventions
The Heineken ad experiment on bridging political divides
Conclusion: Honesty, humility, and final ads
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