Beware the “Gish Gallop” effect, a common persuasive tactic where an individual rapid-fires their talking points without giving anyone a chance to respond to anything they said. This is a popular strategy used in formal debates, political discourse, and everyday arguments….
If you have a very skeptical and critical mind, why not focus that energy into debunking your negative beliefs?…
Building an “iron man” argument (rather than a “straw man”) for beliefs and viewpoints we don’t necessarily agree with helps to sharpen our critical thinking and build a more well-rounded and intelligent perspective….
Identifying faulty thinking plays a big role in changing your beliefs and cultivating a new mindset. Pay attention to these “logical fallacies” in your daily thinking – which do you tend to fall victim to the most?…
“Bad day” or “the apocalypse?” Some people have an amazing ability to take small problems and transform them into much bigger ones. Be aware of these 3 types of exaggerated thinking and how to avoid them in the future….