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The Age of Magical Overthinking: Why Our Minds Keep Doubling Down with Amanda Montell
The Age of Magical Overthinking: Why Our Minds Keep Doubling Down with Amanda Montell
The Age of Magical Overthinking: Why Our Minds Keep Doubling Down with Amanda Montell
Tuesday 13th January 2026
Explore how cognitive biases shape our perceptions with Amanda Montell. A humorous take on overthinking in the modern age.
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Get the buttons here!Why We Overthink: Amanda Montell on Cognitive Biases
Episode Overview
- Cognitive biases can influence irrational thinking and behaviours.
- Shine theory promotes collaboration over competition.
- Understanding biases can help navigate modern life's complexities.
- Overconfidence bias affects people across all intelligence levels.
- Sunk cost fallacy can lead to staying in unfulfilling situations.
Even smart people totally overestimate themselves. They just do it across maybe like a slightly smaller spectrum of subjects.
Gain insights from experts and survivors on how overthinking impacts our lives in the latest episode of 'The One You Feed'. Host Eric Zimmer is joined by Amanda Montell, who sheds light on the age of magical overthinking, explaining why our minds tend to double down on irrational thoughts. Amanda discusses various cognitive biases that shape our perceptions, such as shine theory, zero-sum bias, and sunk cost fallacy, and how these biases influence our behaviours in the modern world.
Through a mix of humour and personal anecdotes, Amanda and Eric explore the allure of manifestation and conspiracy thinking, offering listeners a chance to understand these mental patterns better. Amanda brings her expertise to the table, discussing her book 'The Age of Magical Overthinking: Notes on Modern Irrationality'. She argues that while cognitive biases were once useful for survival, they now clash with the complexities of the information age.
This episode is not just for those who overthink but for anyone curious about how our mental shortcuts affect our daily decisions. The conversation is peppered with humour and raw honesty as Amanda and Eric delve into the impact of overconfidence bias and how it manifests in our lives. They also touch upon the social dynamics of envy and how the shine theory can transform competitive feelings into collaborative opportunities.
If you're ready to challenge your thinking and embrace a more conscious approach to modern life, this episode is a must-listen. Are you feeding the right wolf in your mind?