Worldviews and Business Artists
A worldview is simply how we 'view the world'—our lens is shaped by our experiences, beliefs, and biases. In a recent blog post, I wrote on the concept of trans-perspectivism, the art of seeking truth by weaving together diverse viewpoints and traditions. In a world of division, trans-perspectivism bridges understanding and empathy, urging us to step beyond our personal beliefs to grasp the myriad ways others perceive reality.
Trans-perspectivism is crucial for Business Artists because it helps us navigate the complexities of human interaction and creativity. Here are some key elements to consider:
Illusory Truth Effect: Repeating a lie makes it more likely to be believed, even after being debunked. This effect shows how misinformation can persist in the brain and influence behavior.
"It is easier to fool people than to convince them they've been fooled." - Mark Twain
This quote resonates deeply in our current climate. Nuance is dead and the internet killed it! Being objective requires us to see the nuances that are so easily lost in the world of politics and debate, but the life of the Business Artist thrives in these nuances. It's what makes art so special.
In The Business Artist, I discuss how "business leaders who build technologies based on a culture that embraces creativity and adaptability are much harder to copy". This idea is central to understanding how we can transcend the limitations of our worldviews by fostering a culture of openness and innovation.
Just listen to Beyonce in her lyrics to Spaghetti with Shaboozey and Linda Martell
Genres are a funny little concept, aren't they?
Yes, they are
That Beyoncé Virgo shit
In theory, they have a simple definition that's easy to understand
But in practice, well, some may feel confined
Confirmation Bias: People are more likely to accept information that confirms their existing beliefs. This bias leads to selective acceptance of information that fits one's worldview, often without scrutiny.
It's amazing to be curious rather than to judge. To understand another person’s worldview rather than projecting yours onto them takes courage.
I’m sitting here in Tennessee right now, watching my parents' Goldendoodle Ruby, who is amazing.
In speaking with others, I was surprised by how many individuals have “fled California,” as they put it. Their insistence on why California is bad left no space for real discourse, reinforcing their worldview while dismissing mine.
Impact of Social Media: Social media algorithms reinforce confirmation bias by presenting preferred information. This creates echo chambers where only reinforcing information is circulated, making it harder to identify lies.
As an avid writer on LinkedIn and an active user, I always thought my confirmation bias was limited to “real social media” like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc. But now that I’m paying attention, I realize my feed is littered with things that serve me back my worldview—not on politics, but on business viewpoints mostly, from thought leaders I follow to those LinkedIn thinks I should follow. Is yours the same?
By embracing diverse perspectives and fostering authentic dialogue, Business Artists can create environments where innovation flourishes and the collective genius of the team is harnessed to its fullest potential.
Keep exploring and keep creating,
Adam
Adam Recommends
I was asked yesterday, by my friend Tamra - what are my top 5 favorite YouTube channels? While I typically surf for lots of videos on a topic rather than go deep on channels, one of my favorite YouTubers of the last few years has been Johnny Harris. Yes, he leans pretty far left on most topics, but I believe does a decent job of trying to hold opposing viewpoints in his head at the same time. His videos follow stories on a range of modern topics. I especially like his use of old maps! Anyway, if you like learning about things you didn't know you needed to know about, check him out. This last video was an inspiration for this piece on worldviews as it relates to Business Artists. He talks about your brain's reward system response when telling or hearing a lie, and how misinformation spreads and self-selects its way into our brains.
Business Artist Spotlight
This week - I'm pleased to put a spotlight on one of my earliest client relationships from my previous consulting career. Travis Jones - who lets me call him TJ or Crash Jones:) I write about in Chapter 7 - the Artistic Mind in The Business Artist. Travis has one of those minds that many times in his career, once the objectives have been defined, he doesn’t settle on what has been done before but rather on what we haven’t tried that would be new and interesting. Our work together in a seller/buyer relationship has always felt to me like it lands in the upper right of the image below. Not just reliable, beyond anxious -- to trust. After 21 years at Autodesk, I'm pumped he is finding new adventures leading GTM enablement at ProCore. Congrats on the new gig, Travis, and thank you for always being a shining example of a Business Artist at work, even when forces pull against you.
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