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Surfaces and Essences

Analogy as the Fuel and Fire of Thinking

by Douglas Hofstadter, Emmanuel Sander ...

Narrated by Sean Pratt ...

Unabridged

33 hours 53 min

Analogy is the core of all thinking.This is the simple but unorthodox premise that Pulitzer Prize–winning author Douglas Hofstadter and French psychologist Emmanuel Sander defend in their new work. Hofstadter has been grappling with the mysteries of human thought for over thirty years. Now, with his trademark wit and special talent for making complex ideas vivid, he has partnered with Sander to ... Read more

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Analogy is the core of all thinking.This is the simple but unorthodox premise that Pulitzer Prize–winning author Douglas Hofstadter and French psychologist Emmanuel Sander defend in their new work. Hofstadter has been grappling with the mysteries of human thought for over thirty years. Now, with his trademark wit and special talent for making complex ideas vivid, he has partnered with Sander to
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The Score

How to Stop Playing Somebody Else's Game

by C. Thi Nguyen ...

Narrated by C. Thi Nguyen ...

Unabridged

9 hours 40 min

**Named a Best Book of the Year by Publishers Weekly“Mind-expanding . . . The Score is so exuberant and readable that the depth and seriousness of its insights almost sneak up on you.” —Jennifer Szalai, The New York Times“Brilliant and wildly original . . . The Score is socially attentive, historically literate and imbued with sensual glee.” —Becca Rothfeld, The Washington Post“I give this ... Read more

$29.99 CAD

**Named a Best Book of the Year by Publishers Weekly“Mind-expanding . . . The Score is so exuberant and readable that the depth and seriousness of its insights almost sneak up on you.” —Jennifer Szalai, The New York Times“Brilliant and wildly original . . . The Score is socially attentive, historically literate and imbued with sensual glee.” —Becca Rothfeld, The Washington Post“I give this
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Mastering Logical Fallacies

The Definitive Guide to Flawless Rhetoric and Bulletproof Logic

by Michael Withey ...

Narrated by Steven Crossley ...

Unabridged

4 hours 22 min

Your argument is valid and you know it; yet once again you find yourself leaving a debate feeling defeated and embarrassed. The matter is only made worse when you realize that your defeat came at the hands of someone's abuse of logic—and that with the right skills you could have won the argument.The ability to recognize logical fallacies when they occur is an essential life skill. Mastering ... Read more

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Your argument is valid and you know it; yet once again you find yourself leaving a debate feeling defeated and embarrassed. The matter is only made worse when you realize that your defeat came at the hands of someone's abuse of logic—and that with the right skills you could have won the argument.The ability to recognize logical fallacies when they occur is an essential life skill. Mastering
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Critical Thinking

Relevancy, Attributes, and Meaning

by Marco Jameson ...

Narrated by J. A. Lydock ...

Unabridged

55 min

What makes someone a critical thinker?The attributes of such a person are elaborately described in this book. Alongside with that, the book highlights the many benefits of critical thinking, an often-neglected brain skills society needs to improve on.However, most of the book is focused on relevant and irrelevant reasoning. So often, we attribute certain consequences to the wrong causes. We jump ... Read more

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What makes someone a critical thinker?The attributes of such a person are elaborately described in this book. Alongside with that, the book highlights the many benefits of critical thinking, an often-neglected brain skills society needs to improve on.However, most of the book is focused on relevant and irrelevant reasoning. So often, we attribute certain consequences to the wrong causes. We jump
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The Allegory of the Cave by Plato

by Plato ...

Narrated by Deaver Brown ...

Series series Ancient History
Unabridged

52 min

The Allegory of the Cave is considered generally the most important; insightful; and best philosophy work ever written. ... Read more

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The Allegory of the Cave is considered generally the most important; insightful; and best philosophy work ever written.
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Think Better

Unlocking the Power of Reason

by Ulrich L. Lehner ...

Narrated by Mike Lenz ...

Unabridged

5 hours 34 min

Reason is a powerful tool not only for finding our way in an increasingly complex world but also for growing intellectually and emotionally. This short, user-friendly volume unlocks the dynamics of human reason, helping listeners think critically and use reason confidently to solve problems. It enables listeners to think more clearly and precisely about the world and tackles a number of profound ... Read more

$35.99 CAD

Reason is a powerful tool not only for finding our way in an increasingly complex world but also for growing intellectually and emotionally. This short, user-friendly volume unlocks the dynamics of human reason, helping listeners think critically and use reason confidently to solve problems. It enables listeners to think more clearly and precisely about the world and tackles a number of profound
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A Rulebook for Arguments

by Anthony Weston ...

Narrated by Scott R. Pollak ...

Unabridged

3 hours 25 min

From academic writing to personal and public discourse, the need for good arguments and better ways of arguing is greater than ever before.This timely audio edition of A Rulebook for Arguments sharpens an already-classic text, adding updated examples and a new chapter on public debates that provides rules for the etiquette and ethics of sound public dialogue as well as clear and sound thinking in ... Read more

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From academic writing to personal and public discourse, the need for good arguments and better ways of arguing is greater than ever before.This timely audio edition of A Rulebook for Arguments sharpens an already-classic text, adding updated examples and a new chapter on public debates that provides rules for the etiquette and ethics of sound public dialogue as well as clear and sound thinking in
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Symmetrical Ignorance with the Cost of Lemons For Non Academics

by Amat Bhide ...

Narrated by Deaver Brown ...

Series series Amar Bhide
Unabridged

46 min

Describes the trade offs between no regulation of information & restrictive ones; a challenging balance to establish and maintain. ... Read more

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Describes the trade offs between no regulation of information & restrictive ones; a challenging balance to establish and maintain.
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فن أن تكون دائمًا على صواب

by أرثور شوبنهاور, أرثور شوبنهاور ...

Narrated by محمد التام ...

Unabridged

2 hours 11 min

يهتم هذا الكتاب بموضوع (الحجج والمغالطات)، ففي كتابه "فن أن تكون دائماً على صواب" يقف آرثور شبنهاور على نماذج من الحيل التي يتم الاستناد اليها عندما تتنازع الأطراف المتحاجة وضماً معيناً. فقد يسعى كل طرف أو أحدهما الى النيل من خصمه باعتماد مختلف الوسائل المتعلقة بالأقوال والأحوال. ... Read more

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يهتم هذا الكتاب بموضوع (الحجج والمغالطات)، ففي كتابه "فن أن تكون دائماً على صواب" يقف آرثور شبنهاور على نماذج من الحيل التي يتم الاستناد اليها عندما تتنازع الأطراف المتحاجة وضماً معيناً. فقد يسعى كل طرف أو أحدهما الى النيل من خصمه باعتماد مختلف الوسائل المتعلقة بالأقوال والأحوال.
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Skepticism

The Stoic, the Skeptic, and the Existentialist Thinkers of the World

by Cruz Matthews, Gary Dankock, Hector Janssen ...

Narrated by Sarah Owens, Rory Young, Sarah Margrave ...

Unabridged

2 hours 40 min

This combo contains 3 different titles, which are subdivided into the following topics:Topic 1: What are the four virtues of stoicism?In this book, you will find fascinating thoughts on courage, temperance, justice, and wisdom. We will touch on these topics and help you understand why they are so important. This can make a huge difference in your life.Stoicism can also help people react better to ... Read more

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This combo contains 3 different titles, which are subdivided into the following topics:Topic 1: What are the four virtues of stoicism?In this book, you will find fascinating thoughts on courage, temperance, justice, and wisdom. We will touch on these topics and help you understand why they are so important. This can make a huge difference in your life.Stoicism can also help people react better to
... Read more
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True Facts That Sound Like Bull$#*t

500 Insane-But-True Facts That Will Shock and Impress Your Friends

by Shane Carley ...

Narrated by Gary Tiedemann ...

Series series Mind-Blowing True Facts
Unabridged

2 hours 34 min

Need a gift for someone impossible to shop for? Give them 500 facts they’ll immediately want to repeat.True Facts That Sound Like Bull$#t is the trivia book for people who love saying, “There’s no way that’s true.” This mighty book is packed with unbelievable-but-real trivia including bizarre history, unbelievable sports trivia, wild animal facts, pop culture oddities, and more.Inside you’ll find ... Read more

$23.99 CAD

Need a gift for someone impossible to shop for? Give them 500 facts they’ll immediately want to repeat.True Facts That Sound Like Bull$#t is the trivia book for people who love saying, “There’s no way that’s true.” This mighty book is packed with unbelievable-but-real trivia including bizarre history, unbelievable sports trivia, wild animal facts, pop culture oddities, and more.Inside you’ll find
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كيف تكسب النقاش: المنطق والبلاغة والإقناع

by خليل بدران ...

Narrated by خليل بدران ...

Unabridged

2 hours 25 min

أتقن فن الإقناع والتفكير المنطقي لتحويل الخلافات اليومية إلى حوارات مثمرة دون الانزلاق إلى جدال عقيم. سواء كنت تواجه نقاشا حادا في بيئة العمل أو اختلافا في وجهات النظر داخل الأسرة، ستتمكن من الدفاع عن أفكارك بهدوء وثقة. هذا الدليل الصوتي يمنحك الحضور الذهني اللازم لإدارة الحوارات المعقدة بذكاء.تخلص من التوتر المصاحب للمواجهات اللفظية واكتسب قدرة فريدة على تفكيك الحجج وبناء ردود متماسكة تحترم عقل ... Read more

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أتقن فن الإقناع والتفكير المنطقي لتحويل الخلافات اليومية إلى حوارات مثمرة دون الانزلاق إلى جدال عقيم. سواء كنت تواجه نقاشا حادا في بيئة العمل أو اختلافا في وجهات النظر داخل الأسرة، ستتمكن من الدفاع عن أفكارك بهدوء وثقة. هذا الدليل الصوتي يمنحك الحضور الذهني اللازم لإدارة الحوارات المعقدة بذكاء.تخلص من التوتر المصاحب للمواجهات اللفظية واكتسب قدرة فريدة على تفكيك الحجج وبناء ردود متماسكة تحترم عقل
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Estoicismo: ¡Descubre cómo funciona la filosofía estoica y domina el arte moderno de la felicidad, logra una autodisciplina fuerte, aumenta tu confianza, alcanza la calma y la resiliencia mental en este mundo turbulento!

by Harrison Walton ...

Narrated by Harrison Walton ...

Series Audiobook 4 - Estoicismo y Pensamiento Crítico - Claves para la Autodisciplina y la Productividad
Unabridged

1 hour 18 min

MANTÉN LOS PIES EN LA TIERRA Y APRENDE A MANTENER LA CALMA SIN IMPORTAR LO QUE LA VIDA TE PROVOQUETodos sabemos que la vida puede ser dura.No hace falta ser un genio para darse cuenta de que las cosas cambian constantemente y que nos enfrentamos constantemente a nuevos retos.Ya es bastante difícil tratar de mantenerse al día con las exigencias del trabajo, la familia y la vida social, pero cuando ... Read more

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MANTÉN LOS PIES EN LA TIERRA Y APRENDE A MANTENER LA CALMA SIN IMPORTAR LO QUE LA VIDA TE PROVOQUETodos sabemos que la vida puede ser dura.No hace falta ser un genio para darse cuenta de que las cosas cambian constantemente y que nos enfrentamos constantemente a nuevos retos.Ya es bastante difícil tratar de mantenerse al día con las exigencias del trabajo, la familia y la vida social, pero cuando
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Pensamiento Crítico y Estoicismo: Descubre cómo funciona la filosofía estoica y domina el arte moderno de la felicidad. Utiliza modelos mentales para desarrollar una toma de decisiones efectiva y habilidades para resolver problemas

by Harrison Walton ...

Narrated by Harrison Walton ...

Series Audiobook 6 - Estoicismo y Pensamiento Crítico - Claves para la Autodisciplina y la Productividad
Unabridged

3 hours 10 min

UNA GUÍA COMPLETA PARA MANTENERTE SIEMPRE EQUILIBRADO Y RESOLVER TUS PROBLEMAS CON EFICACIATodos sabemos que el pensamiento crítico y la capacidad de resolver problemas son esenciales en el mundo moderno, pero puede ser difícil saber por dónde empezar.Parece que cada día nos enfrentamos a nuevos retos y problemas para los que no tenemos respuestas.¿Cómo tomamos decisiones cuando no sabemos cuál es ... Read more

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UNA GUÍA COMPLETA PARA MANTENERTE SIEMPRE EQUILIBRADO Y RESOLVER TUS PROBLEMAS CON EFICACIATodos sabemos que el pensamiento crítico y la capacidad de resolver problemas son esenciales en el mundo moderno, pero puede ser difícil saber por dónde empezar.Parece que cada día nos enfrentamos a nuevos retos y problemas para los que no tenemos respuestas.¿Cómo tomamos decisiones cuando no sabemos cuál es
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Über Sinn und Bedeutung und andere Schriften

by Gottlob Frege ...

Narrated by Patrick Beck ...

Unabridged

2 hours 56 min

"Einer der größten abendländischen Denker überhaupt, ein Denker vom Rang und der Tiefe eines Leibniz." So nannte der Philosoph Heinrich Scholz den 1848 in Wismar geborenen und 1925 in Bad Kleinen verstorbenen Mathematiker, Logiker und Philosophen Gottlob Frege. Mittlerweile legendär ist Gottlob Freges Unterscheidung von Sinn und Bedeutung am Beispiel des Planeten Venus: "Es würde die Bedeutung von ... Read more

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"Einer der größten abendländischen Denker überhaupt, ein Denker vom Rang und der Tiefe eines Leibniz." So nannte der Philosoph Heinrich Scholz den 1848 in Wismar geborenen und 1925 in Bad Kleinen verstorbenen Mathematiker, Logiker und Philosophen Gottlob Frege. Mittlerweile legendär ist Gottlob Freges Unterscheidung von Sinn und Bedeutung am Beispiel des Planeten Venus: "Es würde die Bedeutung von
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Skepticism

Positive Thinking, Parapsychology, and Critical Thinking

by Gary Dankock ...

Narrated by Rory Young ...

Unabridged

52 min

Today, we will take a look at the skeptical movement and ponder its significance, development, and application. This movement is worldwide and has been acknowledged by prominent scholars and theorists.We will also explore the concepts of criticism, parapsychology, the role of science in skepticism, and the subtle art of being positive while being skeptical. Skepticism helps us think critically and ... Read more

$7.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Today, we will take a look at the skeptical movement and ponder its significance, development, and application. This movement is worldwide and has been acknowledged by prominent scholars and theorists.We will also explore the concepts of criticism, parapsychology, the role of science in skepticism, and the subtle art of being positive while being skeptical. Skepticism helps us think critically and
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Искусство спора: О теории и практике спора

by Сергей Поварнин ...

Narrated by Сергей Соколов ...

Series series Советские учебники. Классика научпопа
Unabridged

5 hours 9 min

Книга «Искусство спора. О теории и практике спора» Сергея Поварнина, впервые изданная в 1918 году, считается классикой советской логики и до сих пор сохраняет свою актуальность в мире, где коммуникация и переговоры играют ключевую роль в различных сферах жизни. Доктор философских наук, профессор С. Поварнин глубоко разбирает природу споров, предлагая стратегии и приемы, которые помогут вам не ... Read more

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Книга «Искусство спора. О теории и практике спора» Сергея Поварнина, впервые изданная в 1918 году, считается классикой советской логики и до сих пор сохраняет свою актуальность в мире, где коммуникация и переговоры играют ключевую роль в различных сферах жизни. Доктор философских наук, профессор С. Поварнин глубоко разбирает природу споров, предлагая стратегии и приемы, которые помогут вам не
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Pourquoi la tartine tombe toujours du côté du beurre ?

Morceaux choisis

by Richard Robinson ...

Narrated by Eric Pierrot ...

Unabridged

2 hours 22 min

La « Loi de Murphy », ou « Loi de l’emm… maximum », nous guette nuit et jour, et dès le petit déjeuner : vous lâchez votre tartine ? Elle tombe du côté du beurre.Le reste de la journée n’est guère plus brillant : vous choisissez une caisse au supermarché ? Cette queue n’avancera plus. Vous portez un colis dans chaque main ? Votre nez se met à gratter. Vous sortez du salon pendant un match de foot ... Read more

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La « Loi de Murphy », ou « Loi de l’emm… maximum », nous guette nuit et jour, et dès le petit déjeuner : vous lâchez votre tartine ? Elle tombe du côté du beurre.Le reste de la journée n’est guère plus brillant : vous choisissez une caisse au supermarché ? Cette queue n’avancera plus. Vous portez un colis dans chaque main ? Votre nez se met à gratter. Vous sortez du salon pendant un match de foot
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Philosophers

Thoughts and Insights from Philosophers around the World

by Gary Dankock, Hector Janssen, Philip Rivaldi ...

Narrated by Rory Young, Sarah Margrave, Doug Greene ...

Unabridged

2 hours 33 min

This is a 3-book combination with the following titles:Book 1: The philosophers from the east (China, other countries in Asia, etc.) have many things in common with the ancient philosophers in the west (Greece, Eurasia, etc.). But there are differences too.In this guide, we will highlight and compare some of these differences and similarities. Some other chapters are devoted to several ... Read more

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This is a 3-book combination with the following titles:Book 1: The philosophers from the east (China, other countries in Asia, etc.) have many things in common with the ancient philosophers in the west (Greece, Eurasia, etc.). But there are differences too.In this guide, we will highlight and compare some of these differences and similarities. Some other chapters are devoted to several
... Read more
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So gewinnst du eine Diskussion: Logik, Rhetorik und Überzeugungskunst

by Max Kröger ...

Narrated by Max Kröger ...

Unabridged

2 hours 28 min

Verwandle hitzige Meinungsverschiedenheiten durch messerscharfe Rhetorik und smarte Logik in konstruktive Erfolge. Ob während der morgendlichen Fahrt ins Büro oder vor einer entscheidenden Teamsitzung – dieser dynamische Leitfaden liefert dir das Rüstzeug für souveräne Kommunikation. Lerne, wie du selbstbewusst auftrittst und deine Argumente punktgenau platzierst, ohne laut werden zu müssen.Statt ... Read more

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Verwandle hitzige Meinungsverschiedenheiten durch messerscharfe Rhetorik und smarte Logik in konstruktive Erfolge. Ob während der morgendlichen Fahrt ins Büro oder vor einer entscheidenden Teamsitzung – dieser dynamische Leitfaden liefert dir das Rüstzeug für souveräne Kommunikation. Lerne, wie du selbstbewusst auftrittst und deine Argumente punktgenau platzierst, ohne laut werden zu müssen.Statt
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Gesunder Menschenverstand: Der vollständige Leitfaden zum kritischen Denken im Zeitalter der Einflussnahme

by Maren Braun ...

Narrated by Maren Braun ...

Unabridged

2 hours 18 min

Verwandle vage Intuition in messerscharfes kritisches Denken und schütze dich vor Manipulation im digitalen Alltag. Wenn der ständige Strom aus Meinungen und Halbwissen beim morgendlichen Pendeln zur mentalen Überforderung wird, liefert dieser Ratgeber sofortige Klarheit. Befreie deinen Geist aus dem Nebel der Informationsflut und lerne, spontane Bauchgefühle fundiert zu hinterfragen.Anstatt ... Read more

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Verwandle vage Intuition in messerscharfes kritisches Denken und schütze dich vor Manipulation im digitalen Alltag. Wenn der ständige Strom aus Meinungen und Halbwissen beim morgendlichen Pendeln zur mentalen Überforderung wird, liefert dieser Ratgeber sofortige Klarheit. Befreie deinen Geist aus dem Nebel der Informationsflut und lerne, spontane Bauchgefühle fundiert zu hinterfragen.Anstatt
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Skepticism

The Meaning and Theories of a Crucial Philosophy

by Gary Dankock ...

Narrated by Rory Young ...

Unabridged

1 hour 38 min

The following topics are included in this 2-book combo:Book 1: Today, we will take a look at the skeptical movement and ponder its significance, development, and application. This movement is worldwide and has been acknowledged by prominent scholars and theorists.We will also explore the concepts of criticism, parapsychology, the role of science in skepticism, and the subtle art of being positive ... Read more

$8.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

The following topics are included in this 2-book combo:Book 1: Today, we will take a look at the skeptical movement and ponder its significance, development, and application. This movement is worldwide and has been acknowledged by prominent scholars and theorists.We will also explore the concepts of criticism, parapsychology, the role of science in skepticism, and the subtle art of being positive
... Read more
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LOGIC Summarized

The Art of Reasoning and the Science of Validity

by Devon Kade ...

Narrated by Digital Voice DO E ...

Series Audiobook 12 - Philosophy Summit Collection
Unabridged

8 hours 8 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.THEY SAY THE TRUTH WILL SET YOU FREE. BUT FIRST, YOU HAVE TO FIND IT.Every day, you are under siege. You are bombarded by 24-hour news cycles, manipulated by advertisers, and spun in circles by politicians. The internet is a battlefield of bad arguments, red herrings, and straw men. Even your own brain is working against you, trapped by ancient biases ... Read more

$21.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.THEY SAY THE TRUTH WILL SET YOU FREE. BUT FIRST, YOU HAVE TO FIND IT.Every day, you are under siege. You are bombarded by 24-hour news cycles, manipulated by advertisers, and spun in circles by politicians. The internet is a battlefield of bad arguments, red herrings, and straw men. Even your own brain is working against you, trapped by ancient biases
... Read more
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Skepticism

Why There Needs to Be More Skeptical Thinking in Psychology

by Gary Dankock ...

Narrated by Rory Young ...

Unabridged

46 min

Skepticism has been criticized, ironically, and optimism has been glorified beyond all reason. There are sub-cults in the self-help industry that will judge anyone who questions the claims of gurus, and there are many people who are afraid to doubt the things they are told. Today, we need more skepticism in science and psychology. We need people who don’t take claims as truth when they have not ... Read more

$7.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Skepticism has been criticized, ironically, and optimism has been glorified beyond all reason. There are sub-cults in the self-help industry that will judge anyone who questions the claims of gurus, and there are many people who are afraid to doubt the things they are told. Today, we need more skepticism in science and psychology. We need people who don’t take claims as truth when they have not
... Read more

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