It seems to be harder than ever to get through to people logically.
In fact, some of the smartest people have the most sophisticated psychological booby traps when it comes to heated subjects. So in this video, we’re going to break down why sometimes people won’t listen to reason even when they’re smart, and what techniques you can use to finally get through to someone who can’t listen to reason.
0:00 – Intro.
2:12 – #1: Being stunned by new information.
3:01 – #2: Inaccurately summarizing the other’s perspective.
4:01 – #3: Misreading nefarious intent.
4:41 – #4: Regularly moving goalposts.
5:35 – #5: Yelling or getting angry.
6:12 – #6: Attacking someone’s character.
6:34 – #7: Retreating Without Concession
8:05 – 3 Key Mindsets To Change Their Mind
9:05 – The Most Dangerous Cognitive Dissonance