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Critical Thinking
6mins
“People will claim that something is rigorous because it's by an authority figure or it's written in a book. But anyone can write a book.”
6mins
With great genius comes great rigidity. Professor Barabara Oakley on how to stay mentally agile — and get smarter as a result:
5mins
There are 3 key principles that separate a good conversation from a great one — and they’ll completely change how you communicate.
1hr 13mins
This two-time debate world champion gives three tips for constructing the perfect argument.
9mins
Kids are more anxious and depressed than ever. Is identity politics to blame?
1hr 19mins
Steven Pinker explains how to cultivate greater rationality in today's complex world.
10mins
Tim Ferriss has interviewed some of the most powerful thinkers in the world. This is what he learnt about how they operate.
11mins
Train for any argument with Harvard’s former debate coach, Bo Seo.
5mins
Poker pro Maria Konnikova on how to recognize which details matter and master the science of deduction.
5mins
How to defeat debaters who deal in distractions, according to a two-time world debate champion.
7mins
Is it better to be rational or optimistic? Steven Pinker explains.
Humans tend to hunker down in our own minds and trust what we already believe to be true. This emotion-based way of thought isn't often the best way to think about anything, and often leads to gridlock.
John Templeton Foundation
