The Influential Mind by Tali Sharot Summary
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Neuroscientist Tali Sharot reveals why facts fail but emotions persuade in this award-winning exploration of influence. Endorsed by Harvard's Cass Sunstein as "an instant classic," discover why your brain resists data but responds to curiosity - and how that changes everything about persuasion.
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The Power of Influence: Why Facts Alone Don't Change Minds
Picture this: A doctor presents compelling data about vaccines to skeptical parents. The statistics are clear, the evidence overwhelming. Yet afterward, the audience remains unmoved. This scene, witnessed by cognitive neuroscientist Tali Sharot, reveals a fundamental truth about human influence: those with the most important messages aren't necessarily those with the greatest impact. Despite our information-saturated world-with billions of Google searches daily-we remain stubbornly resistant to facts that contradict our existing beliefs. Why? Because our brains aren't designed to process information objectively. When presented with new data, we quickly accept evidence confirming our prior beliefs while scrutinizing contradictory information with skepticism. This confirmation bias creates a polarization that expands over time as people consume more information. The "boomerang effect" occurs when contradictory information actually strengthens original beliefs. Today's digital environment exacerbates this problem through personalized "filter bubbles" that reinforce existing views. Google customizes search results based on past activity, meaning Democrats and Republicans searching for "presidential debate" receive entirely different results-each confirming their existing views. Counterintuitively, intelligence doesn't mitigate confirmation bias-it amplifies it. Research shows people with stronger analytical abilities are actually more adept at twisting data to fit their opinions. When beliefs are difficult to change, seeding new ones may be more effective than challenging old ones.
The Synchronized Brain: How Emotions Drive Connection
Why Carrots Beat Sticks: The Reward-Action Connection
The Control Paradox: Why Agency Matters More Than Facts
Information as Reward: The Curious Human Mind
The Social Learning Machine: Why We Follow Others
The Art of Influence: From Understanding to Impact
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Cree par des anciens de Columbia University a San Francisco
"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"
"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"
"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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