FAR OUT #144 ~ The Problem with Surrounding Yourself with Like-Minded People
Episode Description
When you hear a phrase repeated constantly, it often warrants some healthy suspicion. "Surround yourself with like-minded people" is one of those phrases. We discuss why this is not a great idea and what a better strategy might be.
Listen and explore:
The problems with surrounding yourself with like-minded people
What happened when Alasdair surrounded himself with like-minded people
Echo chambers, bubbles and why social media magnifies the problem
The center will not hold: how can we hold nuanced positions in the current climate?
Why shared values foster healthy disagreement and a more broad and diverse perspective
The slavery of ideologies and the freedom in values
Why building communities and businesses around values is so important
How do we find like-valued communities?
Value-signaling: how can we identify and filter out bad actors?
Mentioned on this episode:
Tristan Harris – The Social Dilemma (Documentary)
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Credits:
Intro music: “Complicate ya” by Otis McDonald
Outro music: “Running with wise fools” written & performed by Krackatoa (www.krackatoa.com)
