Episode 0173: Proof Motivated Reasoning Works

Show Notes Host: Dan Hugo Summary: A somewhat sensational title, this is not really proof so much as a few examples, but of what Motivated Reasoning is and how it can be used effectively… in Greater Vegas. (Correction: Las Vegas population is closer to 680K not 580K -dh)LinksCaffe Genius Homepage https://caffegenius.orgHOST Profile Page Linking Everything https://www.buymeacoffee.com/danhugoLas Vegas ranks Number 2 WorldWide in Startup Activity https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/entrepreneurs/las-vegas-ranks-no-2-in-world-in-startup-community-activity-3837252/Las Vegas leads the US in Tech Employment Growth for 2026 https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/las-vegas-to-lead-nation-in-tech-employment-growth-in-2026-per-report-3823979/Population and Migration PER CAPITA https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/housing/nevada-is-the-standout-californias-affordability-crisis-continues-to-drive-relocation-3791527/Telephone Game End https://www.gamblingnews.com/news/state-of-nevada-leads-us-in-population-growth-for-decades/Telephone Game Mid https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/housing/nevada-is-americas-fastest-growing-state-report-says-3839095/Telephone Game Start https://www.visualcapitalist.com/ranked-u-s-population-growth-by-state-1970-2025/Broken Link https://crowdfundcapitaladvisors.com/downloads/2023-best-cities-and-states-for-startups/TED Julia Galef https://www.ted.com/talks/julia_galef_why_you_think_you_re_right_even_if_you_re_wrongThe Scout Mindset by Julia Galef https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Scout_MindsetMotivated Reasoning https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motivated_reasoningBad News https://www.8newsnow.com/news/nevada-ranks-last-in-nation-for-mental-health-care-access-umc-doctors-warn-crisis-growing/