Thinking Clearly

Bob Froehlich-Retired Chemist, Counselor, Psychology Professor and Julia Mi•thinkingclearly.libsyn.com

In this age of fake news, alternative facts and information overload, this podcast offers cognitive self-defense strategies and topics that will help you understand and master critical thinking in forming your claims beliefs and opinions.

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#24-The Effect of Tribalism and Polarization on Critical Thinking

The words "tribalism" and "polarization" have become commonplace when describing recent sociopolitical trends in America. Host Bob Froehlich and guest, Philosopher, Podcaster and Master Teacher Kevin deLaplante, discuss the psychology of tribalism and the effect of increased polarization on critical thinking.

Jun 08, 2018•56 min•Ep. 24

#23-Revisiting Critical Thinking a review of concepts and topics

Critical thinking encompasses a wide variety of concepts and related topics. This episode reviews the high points of what past shows have covered and re-anchors some of the most important aspects of the critical thinking process to master for becoming a better critical thinker.

May 04, 2018•57 min•Ep. 23

#22-Worldview-The Elephant in the Room of Critical Thinking

In this episode, Bob and Julia unpack the construct of worldview, discuss its relevance to critical thinking and demonstrate how to uncover one's own worldview and the worldviews of others.

Apr 06, 2018•55 min•Ep. 22

#21-Having Civil Dialogues-part 3 (demonstration of civil dialogue)

Show hosts, Bob and Julia, demonstrate a civil dialogue as they discuss a topic about which they disagree. Even though the topic, "Humanity is Worth Saving", generates a lively discussion, the focus is on the process of civil dialogue rather than the content of the topic. An-studio facilitator helps guide the discussion of process.

Mar 02, 2018•58 min•Ep. 21

#20-Having Civil Dialogues-part 2

This show is part 2 of a series on "Having Civil Dialogues." Julia and Bob discuss the issue, guided by audio clips from radio host and author, Celeste Headley, social psychologist, Professor Rob Willer, and Peabody Award-winning broadcaster Krista Tippett. The question of how to integrate the principles of Civil Dialogue into the process of critical thinking is explored.

Feb 02, 2018•58 min•Ep. 20

#19-Having Civil Dialogues

With incivility on the rise in the U.S., this episode focuses on the importance of and methods for having civil dialogues. Bob and Julia discuss the topic with Arizona State University Professors Jennifer Linde and Clark Olson, co-founders of the Institute for Civil Dialogue and co-authors of the book "Hot Topics, Cool Heads: A Handbook for Civil Dialogue."

Jan 05, 2018•59 min•Ep. 19

#18-Critical Thinking About Moral Issues

Bob and Julia discuss the "is"/"ought" distinction and the process of recognizing and analyzing arguments that contain moral considerations, using passage of California SB 277 as an example.

Dec 08, 2017•57 min•Ep. 18

#17-Motivated Reasoning and Related Topics with Professor Peter Ditto

Bob discusses motivated reasoning, the use of critical thinking to answer moral questions, and related topics with guest Peter Ditto, Professor of Psychology and Social Behavior at U.C. Irvine.

Nov 03, 2017•57 min•Ep. 17

#16-The Big Picture of Cognitive Science and Its Relation to Critical Thinking

Bob and Julia summarize, and discuss in broad terms, how current paradigms in cognitive science relate to the importance of using critical thinking in our present informationally polluted environment. This freewheeling discussion and calls from listeners change the direction of the show, which was originally planned to focus on heuristics, biases and debiasing strategies.

Oct 06, 2017•59 min•Ep. 16

#15-New Approaches to Learning the Process of Critical Thinking with guest Dr. Kevin deLaplante

This episode goes in depth about critical thinking with guest Dr. Kevin deLaplante, creator of the Critical Thinker Academy and Argument Ninja Academy and focuses on new developments in critical thinking, the importance of thinking critically and resources for further skill development.

Sep 09, 2017•58 min•Ep. 15

#14-The Knowledge Illusion with guest: Professor Steven Sloman

When we're compelled to explain how something works, including political issues and policies, we are forced to confront our lack of knowledge. That idea, its implications, and related studies from cognitive science frames this discussion with guest, Professor Steven Sloman, one of the authors of the recent book, "The Knowledge Illusion – why we never think alone." This show aired live on Aug. 3, 2017.

Aug 15, 2017•58 min•Ep. 14

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