Steven Pinker is a cognitive scientist, bestselling author, and one of the most influential thinkers of our time. His latest book unpacks the concept of 'common knowledge', and how it impacts our social, political, and economic lives. Steven argues that this invisible layer of shared understanding holds societies together. But it can also work in reverse by reinforcing inherent biases as more people silo themselves inside echo chambers. This is a fascinating conversation with a brilliant man, and you can see Steven live in Australia in February. LINKS Grab tickets to see Steven Pinker live in Australia Where to find Steven's latest book 'When Everyone Knows That Everyone Knows ... Common Knowledge and the Science of Harmony, Hypocrisy and Outrage' Follow Steven on Instagram Watch full stories recorded live at Story Club on YouTube Get tickets for our next Story Club show Watch episodes of Better Than Yesterday on YouTube Get Osher's new book "So What? Now What?" here Send a pic of what you're looking at to [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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