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Have you ever found yourself believing something very strongly, only to find out later that it wasn't true?
Or lets say you think that you are so right about something that no amount of evidence could change your mind, aside from comet hitting the earth. Then to top it off, the more people try to convence you otherwise, the more you dig your heals into the ground.
Why do we do this?
We like to think that we're rational people, making decisions based on facts and good judgment. But are we really? The truth is, our minds in many ways have a funny way of making sense of the world, and sometimes what we believe has much more to do with our emotions and desires than with reality itself.
Join New York Times bestselling author Amanda Montell as she explores this fascinating subject through her book, The Age of Magical Overthinking: Notes on Modern Irrationality.
Why do our minds put together patterns that do not exist? Why do we hold with a vice grip on to beliefs even when the evidence tells us otherwise? And why do we still find ourselves falling into the same old mental bobi-traps?
With her unique blend of humor, psychology insight, and personal stories, Amanda will take us on a journey into the complex workings of the human mind. Along the way, we'll find out how our thoughts shape the way we see ourselves, others, and the world around us.
Takeaways:
How our minds form beliefs and why what feels true isn't always what is true.
How unconscious biases influence our decisions, relationships, and everyday experiences.
What makes us look for signs, patterns, and meaning when life feels uncertain.
Why our attempts to figure everything out can sometimes leave us more confused than when we started.
How understanding our own tendencies can help us become more aware, open-minded, and compassionate toward ourselves and others.
About Amanda:
Amanda Montell is a New York Times–bestselling author and Webby Award–winning podcaster. Her nonfiction books include Wordslut and the New YorkTimes bestsellers Cultish and The Age of Magical Overthinking. Translated into over fifteen languages, Amanda’s books have been praised by publications including The Atlantic and NPR and spotlit as monthly selections by Barnes & Noble and the Dylan Mulvaney Book Club. Amanda’s top-charting podcasts Sounds Like A Cult and Magical Overthinkers have been downloaded over 40 million times and won awards including the 2026 Webby Award for Best Arts & Culture Podcast (People’s Choice) and the 2023 iHeart Radio Award for Best Emerging Podcast.
Amanda’s writing has been published in The New York Times, The Guardian, and Harper’s Bazaar, among others. Speaking about her work, she has appeared in documentaries including Netflix’s “How to Become A Cult Leader” and HBO’s “Breath of Fire.” Amanda holds a degree in linguistics from NYU and lives in Southern California, where she is at work on her debut novel, Where to Put Your Tongue (Washington Square Press, 2028).
