Uncomfortable Ideas

De: Bo Bennett PhD

Narrado por: Bo Bennett PhD

Many of our ideas about the world are based more on feelings than facts, sensibilities than science, and rage than reality. We gravitate toward ideas that make us feel comfortable in areas such as religion, politics, philosophy, social justice, love and sex, humanity, and morality. We avoid ideas that make us feel uncomfortable. This avoidance is a largely unconscious process that affects our judgment and gets in the way of our ability to reach rational and reasonable conclusions. By understanding how our mind works in this area, we can start embracing uncomfortable ideas and be better informed, be more understanding of others, and make better decisions in all areas of life.

Some uncomfortable ideas entertained in this book:

• Political correctness can be harmful
• Identity politics is a dangerous game
• Morality is functionally democratic
• Victims often do share some of the responsibility
• God is a far more horrifying character than Satan
• There is no such thing as free will
• Americans are manipulated into being pro-war
• Non-whites can be racist, and women can be sexist
• Some people do "choose to be gay"
• Sometimes the bad guys win
• Obese people are not perfect the way they are
• It's okay to find inappropriate jokes funny

Facts don't care about feelings. Science isn't concerned about sensibilities. And reality couldn't care less about rage.

Prepare for a bumpy ride.

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Opens the mind

Very thought-provoking. There was really little new – i.e., the ideas all made sense and were relevant and timely, but having them spelled out and individually pointed out did make one think and potentially cause mental discomfort. It emphasized that even when you make the "right" decision, it is often NOT without consequence emotionally, and what's "right" for you may or may not be defendable in general and in all situations. DEFINITELY thought-provoking…

The title is true

This is an excellent book for someone who can handle going deep into the world of intense logic. The ideas presented in this book might be very difficult for religious people. Even though I grew up with a Dad who was an agnostic, I have a very strong faith in what I call the higher power - not religion. I don't agree with Dr. Bennett's ideas on faith, but listening to his views made me smile because it reminded me of my Dad. I thought his presentations were well researched and very informative. My view of faith (and religion) is in line with the teachings of Emett Fox. I wonder what Dr. Bennet would have to say about Emett Fox's ideas on religion? Future book idea?

Great perspective Bo

Bo does a great job and being a 'devil's advocate' for so many positions that people in society take for granted. I was far from offended and often enlightened from his refreshing, well thought out point of view.

wish this were in my Facebook feed

It is so difficult to think rationally about anything in today's American political climate. This book is a breath of fresh reasoning. Very much appreciated, highly recommended.

Must Listen!

The ironic thing about this book is that the people that really need to read this book will probably be too uncomfortable to!