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Intellectual humility? Admitting we're wrong is real strength!

2025/6/30
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Heyang
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Steve Hatherly
作为《Round Table China》的主持人,深入探讨中国社会、文化和技术话题。
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Yushan
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Steve Hatherly: 我认为理智谦逊的核心在于认识到自己的知识局限性。这并不是缺乏自信,而是一种诚实的自我评估。我经常反思自己是否真正了解某个领域,并承认我的信念可能是不完整的。例如,在讨论复杂问题时,我会提醒自己,我的观点可能只是问题的一个侧面,而不是全貌。这种自我认知帮助我更开放地接受新信息,并避免陷入自以为是的陷阱。我努力做到不害怕承认“我不知道”,并积极寻求他人的观点,以此来弥补自己的知识盲区。这种态度让我不断学习和成长。 Heyang: 我发现中国文化在谦逊方面存在一种有趣的矛盾。一方面,我们从小被教育要谦虚谨慎,视谦逊为一种美德。另一方面,我们又常常难以承认错误,觉得认错会“丢面子”。我经常反思这种文化现象,意识到它可能会阻碍我们真正地进行有效的沟通和学习。我努力克服这种文化障碍,尝试更坦诚地表达自己的观点,同时也更愿意接受他人的批评和建议。我相信,真正的谦逊不是表面上的客套,而是发自内心的对知识的尊重和对自身局限性的认知。我希望能够通过自己的行动,影响身边的人,共同营造一种更开放、更包容的文化氛围。 Yushan: 我观察到,在国际化的环境中,中国学生常常因为谦虚而被误解为缺乏主见。我们习惯于倾听和接受,而不是主动提问或表达异议。我认为这与我们从小接受的教育有关,我们被教导要尊重权威,避免冒犯他人。然而,我逐渐意识到,真正的尊重不是盲从,而是平等地交流和探讨。我开始尝试更积极地参与课堂讨论,勇敢地提出自己的问题和观点。当然,这需要一定的技巧和勇气,但我相信,通过不断地练习,我们可以更好地平衡谦逊和表达自我,从而在国际舞台上展现出更自信、更独立的形象。

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This chapter explores the concept of intellectual humility, defining it as knowing one's limits and acknowledging that one's beliefs may be incomplete. It discusses the challenges of admitting wrongness, linking it to cultural norms and the human ego. Confirmation bias and the fear of judgment are highlighted as significant obstacles.
  • Intellectual humility is knowing what you don't know.
  • Admitting wrongness is difficult due to ego and fear of judgment.
  • Confirmation bias reinforces existing beliefs and hinders self-reflection.

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We're diving into the power of intellectual humility—why admitting "I might be wrong" isn't a weakness, but a real strength. This mindset can transform relationships, sharpen our thinking, and make life more interesting. Let's explore why being humble about what we actually know or don't know is truly smart. / Motivational Monday (19:50)! On the show: Heyang, Steve Hatherly & Yushan