Bitesize: The Hidden Danger of Being Smart | David Robson #176

https://open.spotify.com/episode/5Kbb5crf3PObiZ8qVKUZkz?si=_ghwIkjuQLqWBL18lg6qmA https://youtu.be/ZrzakMjeX74?si=wxuNTKO-pPO1B_B0   In this bite size episode Paul chats with David Robson, award-winning science journalist and author. High intelligence feels like protection. It isn’t. David explains how sharp analytical ability can quietly become a liability when it breeds overconfidence. IQ may measure processing power, but it doesn’t guarantee rational thinking, sound judgment, or wise decisions. In fact, the smarter you are, the easier it can be to trust your intuition in areas where you lack real competence. The intelligence trap isn’t about ignorance — it’s about certainty. For entrepreneurs building under pressure, the edge comes from intellectual humility: the discipline to question assumptions, update beliefs, and separate expertise from ego. Engine power matters. But without perspective, you can still drive in the wrong direction.   About the Guest David Robson is an award-winning science journalist and author. His work explores human intelligence, cognitive bias, and the psychology of decision-making. He is the author of The Intelligence Trap and other books examining how we think — and why we often get it wrong.   About the Host Paul Ryan is a CEO, 8-figure business owner, mentor, and host of The Inner Entrepreneur Podcast. 👉 https://pauljryan.net/   Work With Paul You can book a discovery call with Paul here: https://www.pauljryan.net/