How Minds Change by David McRaney Summary
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In "How Minds Change," David McRaney reveals the science behind persuasion that's captivated Adam Grant and won the Porchlight Award. Through interviews with former cult members and activists, discover the counterintuitive "deep canvassing" technique that's transforming our divided world - one compassionate conversation at a time.
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Why Facts Don't Win Arguments and What Really Changes Minds
Think back to the last heated debate you had-maybe about politics, vaccines, or even which superhero franchise is superior. You probably walked away frustrated, convinced the other person was either stubborn or stupid. Here's the uncomfortable truth: they likely felt exactly the same about you. We've all been taught that rational people change their minds when presented with better evidence. Yet in our increasingly polarized world, facts seem to bounce off people like rubber bullets. This isn't because we're broken-it's because we've fundamentally misunderstood how minds actually work. Consider Charlie Veitch, a charismatic British conspiracy theorist who built his identity around believing 9/11 was an inside job. When a BBC film crew took him to meet structural engineers and grieving families, something unexpected happened. The evidence shattered his certainty. He publicly renounced his conspiracy beliefs-and his entire community turned on him viciously, calling him a government plant and threatening his family. The same evidence that changed Charlie's mind didn't budge anyone else. Why? Because changing your mind isn't really about evidence at all. Your experience of reality feels direct and unfiltered, but it's actually a sophisticated hallucination your brain constructs moment by moment. This became spectacularly obvious in 2015 when "The Dress" broke the internet-some people saw it as blue and black, others as white and gold, and neither group could comprehend how anyone could see it differently.
The Hidden Architecture of Perception and the Illusion of Objective Reality
How Contradictions Trigger Change and Why Arguments Backfire
The Social Architecture of Belief and Why Reasoning Evolved to Win Arguments
Why Community Matters More Than Evidence and How Beliefs Define Identity
The Revolutionary Techniques That Actually Change Minds
The Cascade Effect and Why Persistence Creates Transformation
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"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
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"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
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"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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