How Not To Think

"People aren't logical, they're psychological with the emphasis on the psycho," writes Dr Howard Rankin. An expert in cognitive neuroscience, Howard recently published his book I Think Therefore I Am Wrong which looks at the many ways we can sabotage our thinking through cognitive biases, binary thinking, false assumptions and numerous other strategies. The How Not To think podcast examines how this false reasoning manifests itself in many areas of society through myths, and 'conventional wisdom.' Howard speaks with leaders in their fields to examine the impact of faulty thinking that occurs in every sphere of life.

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How Not To Think

How Not To Think about...Cancer

January 08, 2020 • Howard/Johann Ilgenfritz, creator of UK Health Radio Network • Season 1 • Episode 5

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Johann Ilgenfritz was given 6 -12 months to live when cancer exploded in his body. But Johann, a photographic journalist aged just 46, knew that there were other ways to conceptualize his situation. Rather than thinking "about" his plight, he decided to think "in" his plight -- questioning conventional views and the assumptions that often go with the diagnosis of cancer, or any disease. This lead him on a search for his own solution, which came through plant-based nutrition. Within three years Johann was cancer free and determined to help others with health issues. This led to him founding UKHealthRadio which now offers more than 30 experts providing varied perspectives about health.

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