Why Listening Makes You Smarter

23/08/2025 6 min
Why Listening Makes You Smarter

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Episode Synopsis


Curiosity vs confidence is the real secret to better conversations and why listening makes you smarter. In this Top Tip, I explore why listening beats loudness, why questions beat quick-fire opinions, and how to avoid falling into the Dunning–Kruger trap. From pub philosophers to meeting room know-it-alls, I show why curiosity is your best defence against overconfidence – and your shortcut to learning faster.