Published May 5, 2022

662: Daniel J. Levitin | How to Think Critically in the Post-Truth Era

Cognitive psychologist Daniel J. Levitin reveals how to navigate the post-truth era by honing critical thinking skills, recognizing pseudo-expertise, and understanding the deceptive power of misleading data and media manipulation.

Episode Highlights

Topics covered

Critical Thinking
01
Pseudo-Expertise
02
Manipulation Techniques
03

Questions from this episode

Why is it important to stay open-minded?
Asked by 26 people
Can you give examples of cognitive bias?
Asked by 23 people
What is the stance on vaccines?
Asked by 20 people
Which episodes of The Jordan Harbinger Show feature the following experts discussing vaccinations? 1. David Michaels 2. Julie Gerberding 3. Nicholas Christakis 4. ZDoggMD (Zubin Damania)
Asked by 10 people

662: Daniel J. Levitin | How to Think Critically in the Post-Truth Era

Topics covered

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Critical Thinking

The Anti-Vaxxers

Evidence-Based Decision Making

Vaccines and Autism

Deception and Data

Pseudo-Expertise

Correlation vs Causation

Expertise and Bias

Misleading Visuals

The Illusion of Knowledge

Better Information

Misleading Graphs

Critical Thinking

Manipulation for Good?

Critical Thinking

Questions from this episode

Why is it important to stay open-minded?

Can you give examples of cognitive bias?

What is the stance on vaccines?

Which episodes of The Jordan Harbinger Show feature the following experts discussing vaccinations? 1. David Michaels 2. Julie Gerberding 3. Nicholas Christakis 4. ZDoggMD (Zubin Damania)

Episode Highlights

Critical Thinking

Pseudo-Expertise

Manipulation Techniques

662: Daniel J. Levitin | How to Think Critically in the Post-Truth Era

Topics covered

Popular Clips

Questions from this episode

Episode Highlights

Critical ThinkingDaniel J. Levitin, a cognitive psychologist and author, explores the critical role of humility in thinking critically in today's information-saturated world. He provides insights into recognizing misleading data and debunking common misconceptions to enhance decision-making skills.

Critical Thinking

Pseudo-ExpertiseDaniel J. Levitin explores the dangers of pseudo-expertise and its impact on society. He provides insights into how false experts can mislead the public and the importance of critical thinking in evaluating information.

Pseudo-Expertise

Manipulation TechniquesDaniel J. Levitin explores the deceptive power of visuals and data, ethical manipulation, and the media's role in spreading misinformation. He emphasizes the need for critical thinking to navigate these challenges effectively.

Manipulation Techniques