Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman is a cognitive scientist, podcaster, mentalist and author of 11 (!!) books. We had him on to talk about his latest “Rise Above: Overcome a Victim Mindset, Empower Yourself, and Realize Your Full Potential, and were diagnosed with Vulnerable Narcissm (Yael) and being a Neurotic Jew (CL). We also mocked our negative self-talk, evaluated the usefuleness of self-deprecating humor, and learned about Dr. Scott’s attempt to bring peace to the Columbia campus where he teaches. Read his book, and sign up for his newsletter right here on Substack!
Also covered:
Rabbi feel-good
Who’s going to read a book that says your’re the problem? (the answer: Jews)
Negative self talk is for losers
You are not your thoughts
Women love mind-reading
Opera sucks
Collective anxiety and pain
Making sense of teaching at Columbia
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