The Critical Thinking Institute with Steve Pearlman
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The Critical Thinking Institute with Steve Pearlman

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Join Steve Pearlman, Ph.D. for fascinating and life changing discussions.• What critical thinking is and how to do it, for you and for your children• Ways to rethink social issues that impact you• Conversations with global experts• Groundbreaking ideas changing the world• Understanding your brain and your mind-body connection• The power and pitfalls of our educational systemAnd so much more! 

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4 episodes
episode Unlock your Divergent Thinking and Creative Problem Solving artwork
Unlock your Divergent Thinking and Creative Problem Solving

Have you ever considered the fact that for the vast majority of humanity's existence, problem solving was almost always directly tied to physical movement?  After all, there were almost no problems--finding or hunting food, needing shelter, getting water, etc.--that didn't require a physical solution.   Thus, physical movement actually affects brain function, and certain kinds of physical movement are shown to unlock more divergent, creative thinking and problem solving.  This podcast gives you a critical key to unlocking your divergent thinking!

26. mar. 2024 - 10 min
episode The Unfortunate Jedi Mind Trick that Broke Reality artwork
The Unfortunate Jedi Mind Trick that Broke Reality

How is that people have come to "speak their truth"? Why do some people think words can be "violence"? Politically speaking, why can't people even agree on basic facts? Whether you know it or not, your thinking has been affected, if not in certain ways infected, by a philosophy that emerged from academia in the latter half of the previous century--postmodernism.  So, join Steve for a fascinating explanation of postmodernisms core ideas, and come to understand how it affects your thinking everyday, and how it as broken our world's very conceptions of truth and reality.   Most importantly, learn how to use your understanding of postmodernism to think more critically and discuss things more effectively, even when those around you are succumbing to its negative effects.

19. mar. 2024 - 1 h 1 min
episode Quick Tip: Ignite your Creativity and Problem Solving By Thinking ... Less! artwork
Quick Tip: Ignite your Creativity and Problem Solving By Thinking ... Less!

Ever wondered how our brain's networks conspire to spark that brilliant idea just as you're about to fall asleep? Prepare to illuminate the shadowy corners of your mind with a simple technique for harmonizing the different brain networks involved in creativity.  Toss out the conventional playbook and learn to indulge in a mental snack break that can lead to your next big idea.

09. feb. 2024 - 15 min
episode Thinking Left Behind: 5 Reasons Education Fails at Critical Thinking artwork
Thinking Left Behind: 5 Reasons Education Fails at Critical Thinking

Do you think our educational system does enough to teach critical thinking skills?  Most people don't but they also don't know just how right they are ... and why.  Contrary to some beliefs, educations failures have nothing to do with political ideologies and social trends, and they're also not the fault of teachers. This episode is a wake-up call that challenges the status quo of classrooms across the globe. Our discussion cuts through the confusion, offering insights into the systemic nature of this educational catastrophe and explains the top, research-supported reasons why it exists. If you've long suspected that education--from elementary school through graduate programs--don't teach critical thinking skills and you really want to understand why, then you'll love this episode.

01. feb. 2024 - 40 min
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