The Cure for America's Societal Problems | Tim Urban

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🗓️ 28 March 2023

⏱️ 54 minutes

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Summary

Tim Urban is known for his ability to explain complex topics in a relatable way, and this interview is no exception. Discussing Tim's new book "What's Our Problem? A Self-Help Book for Societies", James and Tim explore a variety of societal issues, including the increasing polarization of American society in the past decade. They delve into the reasons behind this polarization, including the concept of societal echo chambers versus idea labs. Listen on for a fresh perspective on the challenges we face as a society and actionable solutions for creating a better future.

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0:00.0	What is our problem?
0:09.0	What is the problem with society and what can we do about it?
0:12.6	So Tim Urban who writes the huge blog, Wait but Why?
0:17.0	I mean millions of people read his blog every month.
0:19.4	He just wrote a book, What's our problem?
0:21.9	A self-help book for societies.
0:24.0	I happen to agree with him that this is a huge problem in society.
0:28.6	The bifurcation of everybody's either on one team or another.
0:34.8	And everyone just assumes that they're right and the other 150 million people are wrong.
0:41.0	We talk about why this is a problem, the history of it.
0:44.3	And Tim offers an excellent guide on what a solution could be.
0:48.0	But I think it's more not just a self-help book for societies.
0:51.4	It's ideas for how you and I can improve our lives in the way we think about the problems
0:58.4	in our lives as well as society.
1:00.5	I view this as a self-help book for me.
1:02.7	This podcast improved me.
1:05.0	But was super excited to have Tim on.
1:07.2	I've been a fan of his blog for almost 10 years.
1:10.4	Here he is.
1:14.2	This isn't your average business podcast and he's not your average host.
1:19.0	This is the James Altiger show.
1:29.4	Is this your first kid?
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