Next time I hear a phrase like “drawing on findings from psychology, neuroscience, and evolutionary biology...” I’m going to throw something something I swear.
Sick of glib, lumpenpseudosynthesis Big History by halo-hedgehogs for people rubbernecking at history through TED talks
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Hedgehogs in Isaiah Berlin’s sense have a stronger halo effect (on-stage charisma or as talking heads etc) according to Philip Tetlock’s research. They are much more persuasive but slightly less accurate in their forecasting than foxes.
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hmm, I'm a little surprised. I would have predicted foxes to be more charismatic.
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Knowing “one big thing” makes for a lot more compelling stage authority than many little things. I suspect foxes are better conversationalists. I’m definitely more fun chatting in a group of a few people than on stage.
While you're at it, could you please also explain lumpenpseudosynthesis😅😅
Tried googling it but to no avail!!
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Oh come on that one is easy to parse 😆
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