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“I found a corner of the internet that respected my intelligence.” That’s how @Coldxman felt when he first read Tim Urban’s @WaitButWhy. Now the two sit down to talk about how social media hijacks our minds, why smart people fall for dumb ideas, and what it means to be a true

Why is our world full of tribalism and black-and-white thinking? @WaitButWhy’s Tim Urban says it’s because part of our brain was designed for survival in ancient hunter-gatherer tribes—not for life in modern society. To overcome today’s divisions, we have to train ourselves to

“The primitive mind forms a super-brain with its tribe. It says: ‘We believe this. So I believe this.’ ” @WaitButWhy’s Tim Urban explains how evolution hardwired us for conformity—and how to climb the ladder toward rational thinking.

“In an echo chamber, the only way to sound smart is conviction. If you act humble, you sound wishy-washy.” @WaitButWhy’s Tim Urban contrasts tribal thinking with true intellectual cultures, where disagreement is a feature, not a threat.

Why does politics keep getting uglier? @WaitButWhy’s Tim Urban says it’s because the US’s two-party system creates a prisoner’s dilemma: When one side “goes low,” the other feels forced to follow. The result has been a race to the bottom driven by tribal instincts, not high

.@WaitButWhy’s Tim Urban explains why skepticism is a great tool when used correctly. “If your goal is truth, your skepticism filter will open and close strategically… If your goal is confirmation, it will open for anything that agrees with you—and slam shut on everything

“If you’re sure you’re 100% right and they’re 100% wrong—you’re probably the one not thinking straight.” @WaitButWhy’s Tim Urban on political fights with family, how to tell who’s ready to listen, and why sometimes the best move is to simply not bring it up.

In a moment of political disunion, we at The Free Press remain deeply committed to the American project. That’s why we’re throwing a yearlong birthday party for our country. Expect big events, small gatherings, performances, videos, podcasts, and essays, from your favorite Free

“I do not share the bleak view of American history by The 1619 Project or of the Howard Zinn project, which has been very influential among a lot of young people today.”

“You’ve been accused of corruption, bribery—and a quid pro quo with Trump in order to get those charges dropped. Why should New Yorkers trust you with another four years?” Tomorrow. @Coldxman x Mayor Eric Adams. thefp.com/s/conversation…