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No Stupid Questions · July 12, 2026 · 00:32:55

83. Can You Change Your Mind Without Losing Face?

Angela Duckworth, Stephen Dubner
Show Notes

Stephen Dubner and Angela Duckworth discuss the psychological and social barriers to admitting you're wrong. They explore the concept of intellectual humility and how it can foster open-mindedness, while also engaging in a lighthearted debate about whether rum-raisin is the best ice cream flavor. (This episode originally aired on January 23, 2022.)

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Highlights

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The Cost of Admitting You're Wrong
Stephen and Angela examine why people resist admitting mistakes and what happens when they do, considering the social and personal consequences.
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Intellectual Humility and Open-Mindedness
The hosts explore intellectual humility—the recognition that your beliefs might be wrong—and its role in fostering open-mindedness and better decision-making.
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Editorial

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Rum-Raisin Persuasion
Stephen attempts to convince Angela that rum-raisin is the best ice cream flavor, illustrating a light-hearted attempt at persuasion.
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