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Filter It Through a Brain Cell
Can you recognize bad thinking, manipulative advertising and tricky arguments when you see them? How about your kids - how will they know whether the memes they're seeing on social media are really true? Critical thinking is the most important skill you can have when you’re living in a world that seems to have lost its mind. Everyone out there is trying to tell you WHAT to think, I want to teach you HOW to think! In every episode, I’m exposing the logical fallacies & cognitive biases being used…
Episodes
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382. Cognitive Distortions Miniseries, Part 2: Mental Filtering
Ever wonder why we tend to focus on the one bad thing that happened when there were lots of good things that happened too? Want to test yourself on how well…
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381. Cognitive Distortions Miniseries, Part 1: Mind-Reading
We often think we know what someone else is thinking...but how accurate are we actually at predicting what's going through their mind? Want to test yourself on…
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380. How AI is making it harder for teens to think with Andrew Pudewa
I hope you enjoy this interview with the delightful Andrew Pudewa as much as I did! Find Andrew and learn more about his company here: www.andrewpudewa.com…
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379. The ChatGPT Effect | Logic for Middle & High School
This may not be an official bias (yet), but it's definitely something that is happening when we use AI to replace our thinking! Want to test yourself on how…
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378. The Outgroup Homogeneity Bias
Why do we tend to see other groups as all being the same? Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real life? Take the free Meme…
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377. The Novelty Bias | Critical Thinking for Teens
Ever think the newest thing is better just because it's new? Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real life? Take the free Meme…
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376. The Conjunction Fallacy
If you like statistics, you're going to enjoy this bias! Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real life? Take the free Meme Fallacy…
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375. The Illusory Correlation
Just because two things seem to be connected, doesn't mean they are! Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real life? Take the free…
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374. The Choice-Supportive Bias
Have you ever found yourself convincing yourself that you made the best decision after the fact? Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies…
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373. The Egocentric Bias | Critical Thinking for Middle and High School
The reality is: We can only view the world through our own eyes & mind! Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real life? Take the…
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372. The Status Quo Bias | Logic for Middle School
Change can be hard, even when it could be better for us...here's why! Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real life? Take the free…
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371. The Reactance Bias
Why do we sometimes want something even more once someone tells us we can't have it? Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real…
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370. The Planning Fallacy Bias
Have you ever been surprised by how long it took to do something, even when it's taken that long to do it in the past? Want to test yourself on how well you…
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369. The Misinformation Effect
Did you know your memories can change just from what other people say? Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real life? Take the…
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368. The Illusory Truth Effect | Critical Thinking for Teens
The things we hear over and over will affect what we believe is true! Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real life? Take the free…
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367. Cognitive Dissonance, Part 2: When your brain defends the wrong thing
It's technically not a bias, but instead, Cognitive Dissonance explains why our brains keep defending thinking errors even after we realize we've made one!…
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366. Cognitive Dissonance, Part 1: Why your brain hates being wrong
It's technically not a bias, but instead, Cognitive Dissonance explains why our brains keep defending thinking errors even after we realize we've made one!…
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365. How to Change Your Brain with Dr. W. Lee Warren
I am so excited to be able to share an interview with Dr. W. Lee Warren, a practicing neurosurgeon, trauma survivor, war veteran, and award-winning writer. Dr…
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364. Thinking in the Age of AI miniseries part 5: Use AI without becoming dependent
We're doing a short miniseries on the things you NEED to be aware of when using AI. Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real life?…
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363. Thinking in the Age of AI miniseries part 4: AI sounds like an expert but it’s not!
We're doing a short miniseries on the things you NEED to be aware of when using AI. Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real life?…
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362. Thinking in the Age of AI miniseries part 3: AI Is Replacing Thinking and Here’s How
We're doing a short miniseries on the things you NEED to be aware of when using AI. Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real life?…
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361. Thinking in the Age of AI miniseries, Part 2: The hidden risk of personalizing AI
We're doing a short miniseries on the things you NEED to be aware of when using AI. Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real life?…
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360. Thinking in the Age of AI miniseries, Part 1: Why AI always agrees with you, even when you’re wrong!
We're doing a short miniseries on the things you NEED to be aware of when using AI. Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real life?…
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359. Influencer Red Flags Miniseries, Part 16: “Do your own research…”
In this miniseries, we are spotting Biases in the Wild and looking at the phrases that online Influencers say and the biases behind them. Want to test yourself…
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358. Influencer Red Flags Miniseries, Part 15: “It’s not that complicated…”
In this miniseries, we are spotting Biases in the Wild and looking at the phrases that online Influencers say and the biases behind them. Want to test yourself…
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357. Influencer Red Flags Miniseries, Part 14: “There’s no evidence…”
In this miniseries, we are spotting Biases in the Wild and looking at the phrases that online Influencers say and the biases behind them. Want to test yourself…
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356. Influencer Red Flags Miniseries, Part 13: “I’m just asking questions…”
In this miniseries, we are spotting Biases in the Wild and looking at the phrases that online Influencers say and the biases behind them. Want to test yourself…
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355. Influencer Red Flags Miniseries, Part 12: “I have discernment…”
In this miniseries, we are spotting Biases in the Wild and looking at the phrases that online Influencers say and the biases behind them. Want to test yourself…
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354. Influencer Red Flags Miniseries, Part 11: “Our side is the critical thinking side…”
In this miniseries, we are spotting Biases in the Wild and looking at the phrases that online Influencers say and the biases behind them. Want to test yourself…
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353. Influencer Red Flags Miniseries, Part 10: “This will Destroy Everything…”
In this miniseries, we are spotting Biases in the Wild and looking at the phrases that online Influencers say and the biases behind them. Want to test yourself…
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352. Influencer Red Flags Miniseries, Part 9: “If you support X, you support Y.”
In this miniseries, we are spotting Biases in the Wild and looking at the phrases that online Influencers say and the biases behind them. Want to test yourself…
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351: Influencer Red Flags Miniseries, Part 8: “The Science is Settled…”
In this miniseries, we are spotting Biases in the Wild and looking at the phrases that online Influencers say and the biases behind them. Want to test yourself…
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350: Influencer Red Flags Miniseries, Part 7: “The Bible clearly says…”
In this miniseries, we are spotting Biases in the Wild and looking at the phrases that online Influencers say and the biases behind them. Want to test yourself…
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349. Influencer Red Flags Miniseries, Part 6: “You need to educate yourself!”
In this miniseries, we are spotting Biases in the Wild and looking at the phrases that online Influencers say and the biases behind them. Want to test yourself…
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348. Influencer Red Flags Miniseries, Part 5: “They don’t want you to know…”
In this miniseries, we are spotting Biases in the Wild and looking at the phrases that online Influencers say and the biases behind them. Want to test yourself…
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347. Influencer Red Flags Miniseries, Part 4: “Most people don’t realize…”
In this miniseries, we are spotting Biases in the Wild and looking at the phrases that online Influencers say and the biases behind them. Want to test yourself…
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346. Influencer Red Flags Miniseries, Part 3: “Hot Take…”
In this miniseries, we are spotting Biases in the Wild and looking at the phrases that online Influencers say and the biases behind them. Want to test yourself…
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345. Influencer Red Flags Miniseries, Part 2: “You don’t care enough about…”
In this Mini-series, we are spotting Biases in the Wild and looking at the phrases that online Influencers say and the biases behind them. Want to test…
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344. Influencer Red Flags Miniseries, Part 1: “Why is nobody talking about…”
In this miniseries, we are spotting Biases in the Wild and looking at the phrases that online Influencers say and the biases behind them. Want to test yourself…
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343. The Pessimism Bias | Critical Thinking for Middle School
Have you ever talked yourself out of something before you even tried? This might be why... Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in…
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342. The Moral Credential Effect Bias | Logic for Teens
Does feeling like a good person make us more prone to overlooking our own sketchy behavior later? Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies…
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341. The Overconfidence Effect Bias | Critical Thinking for teens
What does leaving your coat at home on a chilly day have to do with critical thinking? Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real…
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340. The Affect Heuristic | Critical Thinking for Middle & High School
Should you trust your gut feeling? Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real life? Take the Meme Fallacy Quiz!…
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338. The Disposition Effect | Critical Thinking for Teens
Would you rather get a win or avoid a loss? Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real life? Take the Meme Fallacy Quiz!…
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337. The Ostrich Effect Bias | Logic for Kids
Avoiding bad news doesn't make it go away! Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real life? Take the Meme Fallacy Quiz!…
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336. The Illusion of Transparency Bias | Critical Thinking for Teens
News flash: other people can't read your mind! Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real life? Take the Meme Fallacy Quiz!…
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335. The Attentional Bias | Logic for Middle and High School
Ever wonder why we remember certain things but not others? Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real life? Take the Meme Fallacy…
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334. The Steelmanning Technique | Critical Thinking for Teens
Here's a simple technique to help your slow your brain down so that you aren't letting biases sneak in! Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize…
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333. How do I start teaching critical thinking to my kids?
Here's how to start teaching critical thinking to your kids! Links mentioned in this episode: The Homeschool Co-Op Resource Bundle: Find it here The Fallacy…
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339. The Projection Bias | Logic for Middle and High Schoolers
Why do we tend to assume other people feel the same way about things that we do? Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real life?…
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332. The Hard-Easy Effect Bias | Cognitive Bias for Teens
You'll get to hear how I experienced this Bias myself just a few months ago! Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real life? Take…
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331. The IKEA Effect Bias | Logic for Teens
If you've ever put together a piece of furniture from Ikea, you'll relate to this bias! Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real…
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330. The Hot Hand Fallacy Bias | Critical Thinking for Teens
Have you ever seen someone who seems to be on a "hot streak"? Check out how our brains interpret it! Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize…
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329: The Barnum Effect Bias | Critical Thinking for Middle and High Schoolers
Why do people fall for vague statements like those in horoscopes and fortune-telling? Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real…
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328. The Mere Exposure Effect Bias | Critical Thinking for Middle School
Ever wondered why politicians put out SO. Many. Signs. while they're campaigning? Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real life?…
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327. The Just-World Hypothesis Bias | Biases for Students
Do we always deserve the outcomes we get in life? Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real life? Take the Meme Fallacy Quiz!…
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326. The Frog Pond Effect | Critical Thinking for Teens
Social comparison can make us see ourselves inaccurately! Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real life? Take the Meme Fallacy…
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325. Can you name the fallacy and the bias in this real-life example?
See if you can name the fallacy and the bias in this real-life conversation! Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real life? Take…
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324. The Fading Affect Bias | Logic for Teens
What a relief that we don't have to feel as mortified years after tripping in the hall as we did the day it happened! Want to test yourself on how well you can…
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323. The Gell-Mann Amnesia Effect | Biases for Teens
If we can easily recognize when a media source gets something wrong in an area we know a lot about, shouldn't that make us question the other things it's…