Willful Blindness by Margaret Heffernan | TOP SHELF Podcast
Why do people and organizations ignore the truth, even when it’s right in front of them? In this episode of TOP SHELF, we dive deep into Willful Blindness by Margaret Heffernan, exploring why we choose to ignore critical information, how groupthink takes over, and what we can do to overcome it.
Topics Covered:
- What is willful blindness and how does it impact our lives?
- The psychological and social forces that make us ignore red flags.
- How businesses, politics, and personal relationships suffer from blind spots.
- Actionable steps to break free from willful ignorance and embrace critical thinking.
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