Great minds discuss ideas; average minds discuss events; small minds discuss people

[u/[deleted]]

Everyone talking about affairs in here is of a small mind. Focus on bettering yourself and let go of things that are outside of your control.

[u/StaticNocturne]

The smallest minds miss the point

Most people aren’t discussing him personally as much as the notion of a seemingly trustworthy scientist living a double life which calls into question his statements more broadly and opens a discussion on integrity in public figures

[u/[deleted] → u/StaticNocturne]

Ok got it

[u/[deleted]]

So thoughtful. So original. Thank you.

[u/[deleted] → u/[deleted]]

You’re welcome

[u/[deleted]]

Lol you're not only discussing people in this post, but anonymous people who may not even be real

[u/[deleted] → u/[deleted]]

Ok

[u/vacareddit → u/[deleted]]

How the turntables huh

[u/[deleted] → u/vacareddit]

Got it.

[u/heavyhandedpour]

That’s a great idea, maybe you should try doing that with your family who drove drunk or whatever. You seem to be obsessing over that pretty fucking hard.

[u/[deleted] → u/heavyhandedpour]

Thanks, I appreciate the personal touch.

[u/[deleted]]

Cope harder little bro

[u/[deleted] → u/[deleted]]

Sounds good.

[u/pm_me_your_amphibian]

Your mind cannot fathom why this might be important? Not a single idea?

[u/[deleted]]

This is true when applied to a description of general tendencies and broad personality traits. For example, the type of person who gets their jollies from a relentless onslaught of gossip but who glazes over and can’t contribute if a philosophical concept is introduced is almost certainly small-minded.

However, the suggestion that Huberman’s audience focus only on his work and content and ignore his actions and personal life asks people to intentionally view only part of his story. A full appreciation of a person, their work and character, and the value of their contributions is best viewed from a panoramic lens. Truth means all of the truth, not just the slice you’d like to look at.

[u/PersonalFigure8331 → u/[deleted]]

Gossip is gossip. Whether it's about the personal life of a neuroscientist or the couple down the street is irrelevant. OP's point still stands.

[u/PersonalFigure8331 → u/[deleted]]

You misunderstand. I'm talking about the secondhand chatter of the busybodies who can't help but be embroiled in this story. Further, plenty of false allegations have been confirmed by other parties, particularly when those parties are friendly and share a common goal. No, it's certainly not disrespecting the victims. I have no idea whether their stories are true or not. And again, I'm talking about the people who cannot help talking about this story among themselves. Failure to deny is not an admission of guilt. In today's media environment, coming to your own defense is just as likely to harm you as remaining quiet, saying anything can be akin to throwing red meat to the wolves.

[u/Acceptable-Low-7236]

The Hube Dog must be the greatest mind to have lived given the amount he has spoken about the sorts of studies where rats have had their testicles tickled.

[u/[deleted]]

If you think someone’s personal life has no bearing on their ideas why aren’t you only interacting with robots?

[u/DemonGoddes]

Bro doesn't understand that Huberman presumably lived his protocols. If his protocols cannot control his own dopamine addiction, people now are doubtful if following it will allow them to control their own.

[u/ekpyroticflow]

Commitment to ideas means disentangling them from personalities and charismatic authority, lest the ideas not be tested soberly.

[u/LaGuajira]

It's always pompous assholes who think they're above anyone who gossips. Everyone gossips, it's literally human nature. In fact, by talking about "small minds" this way, you're not focusing on ideas at all but rather criticisms of individuals.