In this episode, Graham explores the intricacies of defensive behaviour. He delves into the reasons behind our instinct to defend ourselves, even in the absence of a real attack. This phenomenon is prevalent in various settings, from personal relationships to professional environments, and even in interactions among strangers. Through a series of relatable examples, Graham sheds light on the manifestations of defensive behaviour and investigates the underlying causes. He discusses how factors like ego, embarrassment, and our mental models significantly influence our reactions to comments or statements from others, prompting us to adopt a defensive stance.

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In today's discussion, Graham explores the concept of attitudes, delving into their definition, developmental process, and the various ways in which they can be innocently, covertly, or directly influenced to shape desired attitudes. Additionally, he sheds light on the enforcement of attitudes and the challenges associated with changing them. Graham presents a comprehensive breakdown of attitudes, highlighting their three key components: cognitive (pertaining to thoughts), emotional (relating to feelings), and behavioural (concerning actions). To effectively analyse the formation of attitudes, Graham introduces the ladder of inference, a tool used to break down the influences of our emotions and mental models. This ladder comprises objective data, concrete experiences, interpretations, conclusions, and subsequent actions. This episode offers valuable insights into how attitudes impact our political and social perspectives, as well as the subtle manipulation techniques employed by the media. This episode dives deep into the science around global warming & challenges the main streams views.

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In today's discussion, Graham explores the concept of attitudes, delving into their definition, developmental process, and the various ways in which they can be innocently, covertly, or directly influenced to shape desired attitudes. Additionally, he sheds light on the enforcement of attitudes and the challenges associated with changing them. Graham presents a comprehensive breakdown of attitudes, highlighting their three key components: cognitive (pertaining to thoughts), emotional (relating to feelings), and behavioral (concerning actions). To effectively analyse the formation of attitudes, Graham introduces the ladder of inference, a tool used to break down the influences of our emotions and mental models. This ladder comprises objective data, concrete experiences, interpretations, conclusions, and subsequent actions. This episode offers valuable insights into how attitudes impact our political and social perspectives, as well as the subtle manipulation techniques employed by the media. This episode dives deep into the science around global warming & challenges the main stream's views.

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On February 1, 2003, NASA's Space Shuttle Columbia disintegrated upon re-entry to Earth, resulting in the loss of seven astronauts. Similarly, on April 20, 2010, the Deepwater Horizon Oil Rig in the Gulf of Mexico suffered an explosion, which led to the loss of 11 lives, 17 injured, and incurred damages worth $50 billion. These two catastrophic events are significant in modern history and have prompted inquiries into the root causes of such tragedies.

In this context, Graham delves into the concept of system dynamics, including confirmation bias, mental models, emotional space, and team culture, to gain a deeper understanding of the underlying factors that contributed to these events. System dynamics play a crucial role in all human social interactions and provide valuable insights into the human psyche at a fundamental level.

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Anna Freud, a prominent psychoanalyst, developed the theory that rationalisation serves as a defence mechanism, serving as an unconscious effort to evade addressing the root cause of a behaviour. This psychological process enables individuals to uphold their self-respect or avoid experiencing guilt for any wrongful actions committed.

In the first episode of "The Illusion of the Rational Human Being," hosted by Graham Scott, Graham discusses his realisation on a striking conclusion that humans are not solely rational beings but rather rationalising beings. As irrational behaviours become prevalent, individuals tend to rationalise these actions as a coping mechanism. Graham delves into several common scenarios that humans encounter during their lifetime and sheds light on how rationalisation theory is employed to sidestep underlying issues.

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Welcome to a series of podcasts that will give you insight into different psychological processes or concepts that you can use to improve your everyday life.

Your host, Graham Scott, has spent 30 years working as an applied social and organisational psychologist and lecturing part-time in a number of university programs including the MBA and Master of Project Management in Queensland. Throughout this time, he has identified a model to highlight a systems approach that shows how the social and psychological dynamics in any group – be it a commercial organisation corporation; the world community- a country or the local golf club – anywhere where people get together – And then how these dynamics impact on the effectiveness of that group.

This is where he developed a fascination for understanding how much of our communication – decision-making and problem-solving was based on flawed processes influenced by dynamics that for the most part people are not really aware of. We all make decisions – often directed by others – intentionally or accidentally and are flawed by our own biases – emotions and ways of thinking.

And, where the premise of this podcast began. Graham proposes that the rational human being is an illusionary concept in so far as how we make decisions – work to protect our egos – and manage our anxieties. This is not defeatist or negative – it's just a view but it doesn’t have to be our reality.

In each fortnightly podcast, you will be introduced to a different topic such as, “power in relationships” – "why we think what we think” – “the influence of emotions on decision making” – “what is truth” - “how does personality impact on me” - “how and why we defend our ego “, and “how do we really learn” – starting with the broad notion of irrationality and rationalising.

By listening you will get clarity on how you can balance your emotions with rational thinking, and understanding with learning through stories from the road as Graham has travelled it, and get into some of the big issues such as climate change, social media, identity politics and other big current issues in modern technology.

Be sure to FOLLOW the show on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, subscribe to my YouTube Channel to watch each episode and come and connect with me on Instagram, TikTok and Linkedin.

Graham welcomes comments enquiring or criticising from an objective perspective, so if you would like to reach out to him directly the best way to do so is via email: grahamscott@orgconsulting.com.au.

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