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Think It Through: the Clearer Thinking Podcast
Think It Through: the Clearer Thinking Podcast
Latest Episodes
Episode 46: Innumeracy--the Mathematical Equivalent of Illiteracy
In this episode, April outs herself as being "bad at math;" but after researching, writing, and publishing this episode, she's taken a vow to become more numerate. You should, too! Listen to the episode to find out how.Episode 46 Show No...
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Episode 45: Misconceptions--"Factoids" That Aren't Really Facts
In this episode, April debunks some common misconceptions and discusses why they are so "sticky" in our brains.Episode 45 Show NotesDefinition of "factoid"--
Episode 44--Misinformation, Disinformation, Bots, and Trolls
While it's always been the case that "A lie can travel halfway around the world while the truth is still putting its boots on," it's exponentially more true since the rise of the internet, particularly social media. In this episode, April looks...
Episode 43: Agnotology--the Study of Ignorance and Manufactured Doubt
In this episode, April explains that ignorance and stupidity are not the same thing. But when doubt is deliberately created as a strategic ploy by powerful entities, the ignorance that results can be not only stupid, but dangerous.Episod...
Episode 42: Why We Are So Good At Fooling Ourselves--Understanding Motivated Reasoning
In this episode, April explains how this biased form of reasoning keeps our identities and emotions safe from the harsh glare of reality. Using justifications to support what we really want to be true lies at the heart of motivated reasoning, s...