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Psychology · 23 min

Rationality

By Steven Pinker

This episode redefines rationality not as cold logic, but as a learnable human skill essential for navigating a complex world and making better decisions.

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Psychology
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23 min
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“This episode redefines rationality not as cold logic, but as a learnable human skill essential for navigating a complex world and making better decisions.”

— Steven Pinker, Rationality

What it is about

Rational thinking, cognitive biases, decision-making, critical thinking

Who it is for

If you've ever felt overwhelmed by conflicting information or found yourself making choices you later regret, this will sharpen your judgment and clarify your thinking, and this will help you see what to do next.

The author

Steven Pinker, a cognitive psychologist and linguist, brings his rigorous scientific approach and clear prose to demystify the principles of rational thought, showing how they apply to everyday life and global challenges.

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Steven Pinker

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