Search a title or topic

Over 20 million podcasts, powered by 

Player FM logo
Artwork

Content provided by Drs. Derek and Laura Cabrera, Drs. Derek, and Laura Cabrera. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Drs. Derek and Laura Cabrera, Drs. Derek, and Laura Cabrera or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.
Player FM - Podcast App
Go offline with the Player FM app!

#52: Critical Thinking is Biased Thinking

53:50
 
Share
 

Manage episode 469794813 series 3582551
Content provided by Drs. Derek and Laura Cabrera, Drs. Derek, and Laura Cabrera. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Drs. Derek and Laura Cabrera, Drs. Derek, and Laura Cabrera or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

Critical thinking gets thrown around as the gold standard of thinking—but is it really? In this episode, Drs. Derek and Laura Cabrera of Cornell University break down why critical thinking is actually an antiquated form of thought, useful in some situations but totally inadequate in others.
Sparked by a social media post that stirred up controversy, they unpack the onslaught of illogical arguments, red herrings, and ad hominem attacks they received—and use them as a case study in how not to argue. Learn what makes an argument fair and ethical, when critical thinking works (and when it doesn’t), and how to engage in real, productive discourse. If you’ve ever found yourself in a frustrating debate, this episode will give you the tools to think sharper and argue better.

  continue reading

57 episodes

Artwork
iconShare
 
Manage episode 469794813 series 3582551
Content provided by Drs. Derek and Laura Cabrera, Drs. Derek, and Laura Cabrera. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Drs. Derek and Laura Cabrera, Drs. Derek, and Laura Cabrera or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

Critical thinking gets thrown around as the gold standard of thinking—but is it really? In this episode, Drs. Derek and Laura Cabrera of Cornell University break down why critical thinking is actually an antiquated form of thought, useful in some situations but totally inadequate in others.
Sparked by a social media post that stirred up controversy, they unpack the onslaught of illogical arguments, red herrings, and ad hominem attacks they received—and use them as a case study in how not to argue. Learn what makes an argument fair and ethical, when critical thinking works (and when it doesn’t), and how to engage in real, productive discourse. If you’ve ever found yourself in a frustrating debate, this episode will give you the tools to think sharper and argue better.

  continue reading

57 episodes

All episodes

×
 
Loading …

Welcome to Player FM!

Player FM is scanning the web for high-quality podcasts for you to enjoy right now. It's the best podcast app and works on Android, iPhone, and the web. Signup to sync subscriptions across devices.

 

Listen to this show while you explore
Play