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A review by jaraka
Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don't Know by Adam M. Grant
4.0
While little in this book is actually novel, I think the message has been sorely missing from general discourse lately. So many of us cling too tightly to our opinions. The idea of being wrong is looked down upon and avoided. But Grant makes an argument for being more open minded and encouraging others to do the same. I am very conflict avoidant and have a hard time standing up for my self and engaging in productive discussions about complicated topics so I appreciated the tips for motivated listening information.
There’s nothing wrong with being wrong. That’s how we learn. Gaining new information and adjusting our opinions accordingly should be affirmed.
Favorite quotes: “When we find out we might be wrong, a standard defense is “I’m entitled to my opinion.” I’d like to modify that: yes, we’re entitled to hold opinions inside our own heads. If we choose to express them out loud, though, I think it’s our responsibility to ground them in logic and facts, share our reasoning with others, and change our minds when better evidence emerges.”
“If knowledge is power, knowing what we don’t know is wisdom.”
“We listen to views that make us feel good, instead of ideas that make us think hard.”
There’s nothing wrong with being wrong. That’s how we learn. Gaining new information and adjusting our opinions accordingly should be affirmed.
Favorite quotes: “When we find out we might be wrong, a standard defense is “I’m entitled to my opinion.” I’d like to modify that: yes, we’re entitled to hold opinions inside our own heads. If we choose to express them out loud, though, I think it’s our responsibility to ground them in logic and facts, share our reasoning with others, and change our minds when better evidence emerges.”
“If knowledge is power, knowing what we don’t know is wisdom.”
“We listen to views that make us feel good, instead of ideas that make us think hard.”