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262. Critical Thinking Led Me to Christ with High School Teacher Will Reusch

30 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Will Reusch is a high school teacher who left the classroom so he can bring critical thinking to more students. In this episode, we discuss why critic...

261. The Anchoring Bias | Cognitive Biases for Teens

19 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

You've been told it's important to make a good first impression...here's why it matters! Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies...

260. The Actor-Observer Bias

16 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Why do we judge others more harshly than ourselves? Here's why...   Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real life?&n...

259. The Self-Serving Bias

12 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ever heard the Snoop Dogg quote, "I want to thank me"? Well, this bias kind of explains where it comes from!    Want to test yourself on how...

258. The Belief Bias

09 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Turns out, our brains really want to protect what we already believe to be true!   Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies ...

257. The Curse of Knowledge Bias

05 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Beware of looking down on someone who doesn't know something...it could be your brain committing the Curse of Knowledge Bias!   Want to test your...

256. The Dunning-Kruger Effect

02 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ever thought something was super simple...until you actually started doing it? You probably experienced the Dunning-Kruger Effect! Want to test yourse...

255. The Confirmation Bias

25 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This is probably the most well-known bias, so it's a perfect one to start the season with! Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallaci...

254. Real-life Consequences of Unrecognized Biases

21 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ok, so we al have biases, they can't really be all that bad, right? Not always! But, here's a real-life example of how they can really hurt us.  ...

253. What is a Cognitive Bias?

18 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ever wondered how two people could look at the same thing and see it two totally different ways? Why does that happen anyways? Dive into Season 2 and ...

252. The Argument from the Negative Fallacy

18 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If something is true, the opposite must be false, right? When you can recognize the foolishness, you won't get fooled by it! Want to test yourself on ...

251. Critical Thinking Applied: How to Think About Race and CRT with Monique Duson

18 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Right now, we are hearing lots of conflicting messages about race and how we should be treating people based on what race they are. How should we be t...

250. Let's Make Critical Thinking Cool Again (Season 1 Wrap-Up)

24 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The ability to think & reason is one of the things that makes us uniquely human. Here's how we can be more human. Plus, a sneak peek at what's ahe...

249. Critical Thinking Applied: How to Think About Big News Stories

19 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The news these days is intense and constantly changing. Here are 8 things you need to know in order to think well about what you're hearing. When you ...

248. Critical Thinking Applied: How to Think About Justice with Theology Mom, Krista Bontrager

15 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We are hearing lots of messages about Justice, or Social Justice. What does that mean? What is it? Today, we talk with Krista Bontrager, the Theology ...

247. Critical Thinking Applied: How to Watch Movies with Wisdom & Discernment with Brian Godawa

08 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What can a Hollywood scriptwriter teach us about storylines and how to watch movies with discernment? A lot! To learn more about Brian Godawa: www.god...

246. Critical Thinking Applied: What Critical Thinking ISN'T!

02 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The phrase 'Critical Thinking' has become a popular buzzword lately...for good reason (we need more of it in culture!). But, not everyone goes about i...

245. Critical Thinking Applied: The Power of Asking Questions

27 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever asked a question that's changed your life? How good are you at asking questions? Did you know questions are vital for being able to thin...

244. Critical Thinking Applied: How to think about Feelings & Emotions with Noble Gibbens

25 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What place do your feelings & emotions have in your life? Do they run the show? Here's how to think about them in a healthy way. To learn more abo...

Critical Thinking Applied: When's the last time you changed your mind?

20 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How good are you at learning new information, filtering it through a brain cell with critical thinking, determining whether it's true or not and then ...

242. Critical Thinking Applied: Fixed vs. Growth Mindset

18 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Do you have a fixed or a growth mindset? Here's what that means... When you can recognize the foolishness, you won't get fooled by it!  Want to t...

241. Critical Thinking Applied: How to think about Gender Identity with Ricky Chelette

10 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Want a different perspective on the gender identity conversation? Ricky Chelette is the perfect person to help us see it differently! Learn more about...

240. Critical Thinking Applied: The Laws of Logic and the Transgender Argument with Dr. Frank Turek

06 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to the interview with Laura Perry Smalts on the Strong Women podcast here. Learn more about Dr. Frank Turek here: https://crossexamined.org/ Wh...

239. Critical Thinking Applied: How to talk about your faith with people who disagree with you with Lindsey Medenwaldt

03 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Learn more about Lindsey Medenwaldt: https://lindseymedenwaldt.com/ When you can recognize the foolishness, you won't get fooled by it!  Want to ...

238. Critical Thinking Applied: How to escape a controlling environment

30 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In the last episode, we identified 15 characteristics of controlling & manipulative environments. Here's what to do if you find yourself in one. W...

237. Critical Thinking Applied: 15 Characteristics of an Unhealthy Organization

28 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Controlling organizations have certain characteristics that you can easily recognize once you know what they are. Here are 15 red flags to be watching...

236. Critical Thinking Applied: Do Faith & Logic Mix? With Shanda Fulbright

23 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Do Faith & Logic Mix? Join me and Shanda Fulbright as we talk about the thing that made the athiests come out of the woodwork on Instagram! Find S...

235. Critical Thinking Applied: The Logic of Abraham Lincoln

20 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's time to start applying the Critical Thinking skills you've learned in this podcast to real-world cultural issues. President Abraham Lincoln shows...

234. Critical Thinking Applied: Why Truth Matters with Dr. Jeff Myers

16 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's time to start applying the Critical Thinking skills you've learned in this podcast to real-world cultural issues. A great place to start by takin...

233. The Allness Fallacy

13 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When you can recognize the foolishness, you won't get fooled by it!  Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real life?&...

232. The Appeal to Prejudice Fallacy

09 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

People have prejudices...and sometimes others try to use that to their advantage. When you can recognize the foolishness, you won't get fooled by it!&...

231. The Proof Surrogate Fallacy

06 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Studies show that people who listen to this podcast get smarter every time they listen! 😉 When you can recognize the foolishness, you won't get foo...

230. The Argument by Innuendo Fallacy

02 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever heard someone say something without saying something? When you can recognize the foolishness, you won't get fooled by it!  Want to ...

229. The Self-Refuting Statement

29 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

"Podcasts are never worth listening to; except when they're absolutely captivating, informative, and entertaining, which is pretty much all the time."...

228. The Fallacy of Opposition

25 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It doesn't matter what they say, I disagree! When you can recognize the foolishness, you won't get fooled by it!  Want to test yourself on how we...

227. The Broken Window Fallacy

22 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A broken window helps the economy, right?? When you can recognize the foolishness, you won't get fooled by it!  Want to test yourself on how well...

226. The Traitorous Critic Fallacy

18 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

"If you don't like it, just leave!" When you can recognize the foolishness, you won't get fooled by it!  Want to test yourself on how well you ca...

225. The Nutpicking Fallacy

15 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

One crazy person is all it takes to make a video - and a group's reputation - go viral. When you can recognize the foolishness, you won't get fooled b...

224. The Definist Fallacy

11 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

"Coffee is the Elixir of Life!" Or is it?? When you can recognize the foolishness, you won't get fooled by it!  Want to test yourself on how well...

223. The Appeal to Definition Fallacy

09 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Dictionary definition of a word is always the best one to use, right? When you can recognize the foolishness, you won't get fooled by it!  Wa...

222. The Meaningless Question Fallacy

04 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If a tree falls in the woods and nobody is there to hear it, does it make a sound? Hmm... When you can recognize the foolishness, you won't get fooled...

221. The Magical Thinking Fallacy

01 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Does sending 'good vibes' actually change the outcome of a situation? When you can recognize the foolishness, you won't get fooled by it!  Want t...

220. The Fallacy of Every and All

28 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

"Everybody loves somebody. I'm somebody, so therefore everybody loves me, right?!" When you can recognize the foolishness, you won't get fooled by it!...

219. The Shoehorning Fallacy

21 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ever meet someone who thinks everything that happens is proof of a particular belief they hold? When you can recognize the foolishness, you won't get ...

218. The Appeal to Stupidity Fallacy

18 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

You definitely should turn off your brain when you listen to this episde! When you can recognize the foolishness, you won't get fooled by it!  Wa...

217. The ‘Just in Case’ Fallacy

14 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

You should plug your years while you listen, in case you learn something in this episode! When you can recognize the foolishness, you won't get fooled...

216. Failure to Elucidate

11 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes the explanation is more confusing than the question! When you can recognize the foolishness, you won't get fooled by it!  Want to test ...

215. The Appeal to the Law Fallacy

07 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If something is legal, that must mean it's RIGHT...or does it?? When you can recognize the foolishness, you won't get fooled by it!  Want to test...

214. The Pragmatic Fallacy

04 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If it 'worked' for me, it must be true...right?! When you can recognize the foolishness, you won't get fooled by it!  Want to test yourself on ho...

213. The Begging the Question Fallacy

29 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What happens when someone bases their argument on a conclusion? Confusion! When you can recognize the foolishness, you won't get fooled by it!  W...

212. The Incomplete Comparison Fallacy

26 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

"This podcast is 30% more interesting!" Hmm...did I leave something out there? When you can recognize the foolishness, you won't get fooled by it!&nbs...

211. The McNamara Fallacy

22 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Stats are the most important thing when making a decision...right?!? When you can recognize the foolishness, you won't get fooled by it!  Want to...

210. The Ludic Fallacy

19 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Probabilities may work in games, but do they translate to real life? When you can recognize the foolishness, you won't get fooled by it!  Want to...

209. Can you name this fallacy?

15 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Let's have some fun! A listener sent in an ad she heard recently...can you figure out the fallacy in it? When you can recognize the foolishness, you w...