CHAPTER 10 That’s Not the Way We’ve Always Done It Building Cultures of Learning at Work

After all, the purpose of learning isn’t to affirm our beliefs; it’s to evolve our beliefs.

Questions were the fourth difference between the two groups. Of every five comments the experts made, at least one ended in a question mark. They appeared less assertive,

In a series of experiments, psychologists demonstrated that when news reports about science included caveats, they succeeded in capturing readers’ interest and keeping their minds open.

“We are living in space-age times, yet there are still so many of us thinking with stone-age minds,” he reflects.

They ended up calling her Megu, which translates literally to “mother” and is also a term of endearment for elders.

We now know that where complicated issues are concerned, seeing the opinions of the other side is not enough.

Thinking like a scientist involves more than just reacting with an open mind. It means being actively open-minded. It requires searching for reasons why we might be wrong—not for reasons why we must be right—and revising our views based on what we learn.

THE SCIENCE OF THE DEAL