TEDtalks ~ Kathryn Schulz: On being wrong

Posted by on April 19, 2011 at 9:52 am

Most of us will do anything to avoid being wrong. But what if we’re wrong about that? “Wrongologist” Kathryn Schulz makes a compelling case for not just admitting but embracing our fallibility.

As you watch this video (or re-watch it multiple times), consider: In a world of infinite answers, it can be more interesting to be curious about the questions that further our evolution than the pursuit of a ‘right answer’ ..

Kathryn Schulz is the author of “Being Wrong: Adventures in the Margin of Error,” and writes “The Wrong Stuff,” a Slate series featuring interviews with high-profile people about how they think and… Full bio and more links

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