Why "scout mindset" is crucial to good judgment | Julia Galef | TEDxPSU

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Why leaders watch it

The soldier versus scout mindset: defending beliefs versus seeking truth, a core habit for good judgment.

Julia Galef introduces the soldier versus scout metaphor for two approaches to thinking, using the Dreyfus Affair as the illustration. She argues the scout mindset leads to better judgment.

Takeaways

• Soldier mindset defends beliefs, scouts seek truth
• Judgment improves by wanting accurate maps
• Notice your emotional bias toward conclusions

Topics: Decision making & mental models

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