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Brian Macrae Davis
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Brian Macrae Davis primarily works in construction and is a yoga teacher. His interests lie in the topics of critical thinking and the art of conversation. That interest led him to create a podcast with his brother, Colin, called Brother VS Brother in which they discuss topics ranging from politics to social issues, usually from opposing viewpoints.
Hit them in the feels: confirmation bias and the emotional component of reason
We may see ourselves as rational decision makers, but we are all prone to judging ideas based on how well they agree with what we already think
Definitions matter – say what you mean, and mean the agreed-upon definitions
If we cannot agree on definitions of what words mean, we will never agree about the ideas and concepts those words describe.
Critical thinking is trending, so why doesn’t it seem like it’s helping?
We all like to think we're critical thinkers, and that our opponents aren't, but in order to reach people we have to be open to our own positions being challenged, too
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