Let's Be Optimistic
summary
Thomas Durand presents an optimistic view about critical thinking in the era of fake news and post-truth. He argues that skepticism and critical reasoning still exist even where they seem absent, encouraging hope rather than discouragement.
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chapters (10)
- 0:00Introduction
- 1:21Positive thinking as tool
- 3:05Authentic optimism defined
- 5:09Cognitive biases and overconfidence
- 8:16Critical thinking against snap judgments
- 10:43Group bias and herd mentality
- 12:35Why stupid beliefs persist
- 14:00Solutions to irrationality
- 15:45Collective intelligence as hope
- 17:33Why optimism is necessary
