![]() ![]() This is due to humans having a natural tendency to hear instead of listen because we’re too busy thinking of an answer or response, most of the time we would rather desire to talk instead of listen during conversations. However, actually becoming a listener is easier said than done. While the terms “being alert”, “conscious effort”, and “focused involvement” are used to describe the act of listening. William Lane, a bestselling author and advocate for neurodiversity in schools and the workplace, uses the words “accidental”, “effortless”, and “involuntary” to describe hearing. As I briefly explained in my very first episode, there are big differences between hearing and actually listening. To become knowledgeable voters, and overall people, we must confront the beliefs we’re comfortable with and look at every side of the matter, just like Will did.īut how do you do this? Well the answer is simple: through learning how to be an open-minded listener. I n this amazing first scene of the show, Will Mcavoy challenges a belief we are very comfortable with, that America is the best country in the world. His colleagues respond with diversity, opportunity, and freedom and while all of these things are true… Will takes a different approach. In the first scene of the whole show, Will is at a campus debate with colleagues when they are asked “Can you say why America is the greatest country in the world?”. And master how to think critically for ourselves.Ī huge part of knowing this difference is to take in and listen to different views than our own, or what we’re used to.Ī great example of learning about a different view is the very first scene of “Newsroom”, a 2012 political drama tv series starring Jeff Daniels who plays Will Mcavoy, a top news anchor. We’re gonna take a spin on this episode and instead of me analyzing a speech, we’re going to learn together how to listen, instead of hear. In today’s episode we will learn about the significant differences between hearing and listening, and the effects of confirmation bias. Listening: 3 Steps to becoming a better listenerġ5 Questions to Improve Critical Thinking The Newsroom - America is not the greatest country in the world anymore I hope you enjoy this episode and join me next time as we talk about the effects of social media on the news. To help make my point, I use one of my favorite opening scenes from a TV show: Newsroom starring Jeff Daniels.Īfter hearing from Jeff's character, Will McAvoy, I will introduce you to confirmation bias and how we can all work to overcome it when we are consuming news. I compare the two during this episode by using expert opinions on why listening is so much more important. Do you know the difference? Until recently, I didn't fully understand that they are not the same and how we all need to be listening more. ![]()
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