In this episode, we delve into the concept of antifragility in psychology and neuroscience.
We start by discussing the idea of an antifragile personality, as proposed by Marky-Towler in 2018. The key takeaway from Towler's paper is that individuals with an anti-fragile personality not only survive but actually grow in their knowledge of how to act in the world in the face of uncertainty and difficulty.
We then transition into a discussion on resilience, drawing on research by G. Bonanno, which suggests that resilience is the norm and PTSD is the outlier after potentially traumatic events. This leads us to the conclusion that anti-fragility is inherent in all of us, and the challenge lies in accessing it through environmental and cultural factors.
The conversation further explores the importance of well-being, resilience, and performance in the context of antifragility. We emphasize the need for individuals to cultivate well-being, develop resilient behaviors, and optimize performance aligned with their values to thrive in the face of adversity.
We touch on the significance of agency and self-efficacy in fostering anti-fragility, highlighting the detrimental effects of learned helplessness. By empowering individuals to believe in their ability to impact their circumstances, we aim to promote a proactive approach to building anti-fragility.
The episode concludes with a discussion on the skills necessary for antifragility, emphasizing the importance of embracing risk, experimentation, and pushing boundaries to access one's full potential under pressure. We hint at future episodes where we will delve deeper into the components of anti-fragility and how they can be cultivated in everyday life.
00:00:00 - Introduction and Setting the Goal 00:05:30 - Exploring the Concept of Anti-Fragility 00:10:00 - Discussing Resilience and Psychological Properties 00:15:00 - Understanding Learned Helplessness and Empowerment 00:18:30 - Defining Performance and Mastery Mindset
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