#43: Why Do Smart People Deny Serious Risks (and What to Do About It)

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#43: Why Do Smart People Deny Serious Risks (and What to Do About It)

May 3, 2021 · 18m 59s

When dealing with smart people who deny serious risks, focus on their emotions, help them acknowledge reality, then positively reinforce their acceptance of risks. That's the key take-away message of this episode of the Wise Decision Maker Show, which describes why smart people deny serious risks and what to do about it.

This article forms the basis for this episode: https://disasteravoidanceexperts.com/why-do-smart-people-deny-serious-risks-and-what-to-do-about-it/

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Comments

Shyam Soni

2 years ago

Good episode about to analyze the risk which is to be taken by smart people in the organization. The 5-step research-based strategy to find the risk and revel in front of the team is really nice concept. We could secure the organization from long term lose with adopting this strategy.

James Melvin Claver

2 years ago

Amazing article, this 5 steps strategy will be helpful dealing with smart colleagues and risk avoidance

⟭⟬quintessential⟬⟭ 💜⁷ 💫

3 years ago

Emotional and social intelligence have been the subject of much discussion. Now I understand why some of my acquaintances doubt the existence of such grave dangers. While reading this post, I've become enlightened. It's definitely something to share!

Beatrice Sargin

3 years ago

If we place value on our emotions, we will understand that positive reinforcement is what drives our decision making. Smart people often fall victims to denying serious risks. Thanks for sharing!

john chavez

3 years ago

This is happening and smart people don't even notice it. It's good that this topic is discussed as some people who are not smart but are thinking of being one can learn about this discussion.

Junelyn Lacandula

3 years ago

Thumbs up for this episode Thanks for sharing the strategy in dealing with denial of serious risks. Will definitely share this to my friends in social media.

mel basilio

3 years ago

Thanks for sharing ideas. I will try to do what you shared about people who think they are too good about almost anything.

Epifanio Lago

3 years ago

This is very helpful sometimes smart people tend to deny the risk that covid 19 brings but through this episode you able to understand and help them to understand the situation. Thanks for sharing

Alex Villacorta

3 years ago

It’s very informative, thanks for these great tips when dealing with smart people who deny serious risks, and talking about social and emotional intelligence. Thanks!

Jo Anne Aranton

3 years ago

Thank you for sharing this epsiode that talks about emotional intelligence. We really need to have strong mental state and emotional intelligence to be able to address the risk of denialism. Overcoming our instinct and develop the skill of processing negative information.

Shafayet karim

3 years ago

Helpful podcast! I have learned a lot from this podcast and I believe it will help me to avoid cognitive biases like Ostrich Effect. Thank you for sharing such an informative podcast and giving us a 5 steps research strategy called EGRIP to defend ourselves from cognitive biases. I truly appreciate it.

Tasnuva Tonny

3 years ago

Yes I agree that dealing with smart people who deny serious risks, focus on their emotions, help them acknowledge reality, and positively reinforce their acceptance of risks. I truly appreciate the 5 steps research strategy called EGRIP. It would be very helpful. Thanks for sharing.