The Negative Effects of Wishful Thinking

Andy Norman is a cognitive scientist and philosopher who has spent his career studying how our minds can lead us astray, particularly through the lens of wishful thinking and self-deception. As a researcher deeply interested in the intersection of psychology, philosophy, and science, he brings a critical perspective to how people rationalize beliefs and make decisions in business and health. Joe brought him on the podcast to explore the cognitive mechanisms behind why we fool ourselves and what the practical consequences of that self-deception can be in our daily lives.