Explore the complexities of receiving feedback in this episode of The Light Inside. Discover how embracing criticism can lead to personal growth and Wisdom, navigating through ego filters and emotional vulnerability. Dive into the importance of intellectual humility as a key to success, nurturing the seeds of correction for a flourishing garden of wisdom. 

In this episode of The Light Inside, we delve into the often challenging yet crucial aspect of personal growth: accepting critical feedback and constructive criticism. We explore how feedback, though sometimes perceived as a bitter pill, is essential for our human experience and Personal Development.

Our guest, social psychologist and author Bo Bennett, joins us to discuss the complexities of receiving feedback through the lens of cognitive biases, emotional maturity, and intellectual humility. Bo explains how logical fallacies and cognitive biases can distort our reasoning and hinder our ability to accept constructive feedback. He shares insights from his own experiences and research, highlighting the importance of recognizing and overcoming these biases to foster better communication and personal growth.

Tune in to uncover how to leverage feedback for growth and discovery on The Light Inside.

Time stamps:

00:00:00 – Introduction to The Light Inside Podcast
00:00:20 – The Importance of Feedback
00:01:12 – Cognitive Biases and Feedback
00:01:45 – Intellectual Humility and Growth
00:03:00 – Mint Mobile Advertisement
00:05:10 – Introduction to Bo Bennett
00:05:30 – Understanding Logical Fallacies
00:07:15 – Bo Bennett’s Journey into Critical Thinking
00:09:45 – Cognitive Biases vs. Logical Fallacie
00:11:00 – Recognizing and Overcoming Biases
00:13:54 – Common Logical Fallacies
00:16:27 – The Purpose of Feedback
00:19:07 – Emotional Intelligence in Feedback
00:20:05 – Cognitive Biases in Feedback
00:22:07 – Monitoring Biases in Reasoning
00:23:27 – Straw Man, Steel Man, and Red Herring Fallacies
00:26:05 – Cognitive and Emotional Filters
00:28:53 – Binary Reasoning and Logical Fallacies
00:34:03 – Defensiveness and Feedback
00:36:52 – Simplifying Complex Truths
00:40:08 – Research on Cognitive Biases
00:41:00 – Appeal to Authority Fallacy
00:43:06 – Intellectual Humility and Feedback
00:47:03 – Changing Beliefs and Intellectual Humility
00:49:18 – Practical Tips for Identifying Fallacies

Resources:

Logically Fallacious– The ultimate collection of over 300 logical fallacies

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Credits

Featured Guest:

Bo Bennett, PhD. 

Music Score: Epidemic Sound

Executive Producer: Jeffrey Besecker

Mixing, Engineering, Production and Mastering: Aloft Media

Executive Program Director: Anna Getz

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Hi! I am Jeffrey Besecker. Using data-driven methodologies, we explore why we behave the way we do as human beings - think of it as investigative reporting for the soul.

We are all on the journey to discover the light inside, that beacon that guides us to live our truest, most authentic selves.

You can hear more from Jeffrey on his podcast The Light Inside where he aims to deliver actionable insights into our unconscious behaviors leading to richer, happier, and more fulfilling lives.