The Intelligence Trap — Deep Dive (Why Smart People Make Irrational Choices)

Welcome to Crisis in Perception.In this Deep Dive, we explore The Intelligence Trap by David Robson — a fascinating investigation into why intelligence doesn’t always lead to good judgment, and why brilliant people often make irrational, overconfident, and sometimes disastrous decisions.This episode covers:• how the “intelligence trap” works• why IQ fails to measure rationality or wisdom• the psychology behind overconfidence & motivated reasoning• case studies of Nobel laureates and inventors falling into cognitive pitfalls• strategies for developing intellectual humility and better judgment• how organizations can prevent smart people from making bad decisionsPrefer a shorter version? Watch the Mini Explainer:👉 https://youtu.be/5rmrchDKxMMCredits & AttributionBased on concepts from The Intelligence Trap by David Robson.This is a transformative educational summary intended for learning and public analysis.Support the ProjectIf you’d like to help Crisis in Perception grow, join our Patreon community:👉 https://patreon.com/CrisisinPerceptionExplore more episodes in our playlists.