Filter It Through a Brain Cell

1. Why a podcast on how to think? Critical thinking for teens

Welcome to the Filter It Through a Brain Cell podcast, the podcast that is all about recognizing bad thinking, whether it’s coming from other people or from yourself! In this episode, I'll tell you the story behind the Filter It Through a Brain Cell podcast, why I started it and who it's for. Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real life? Take the Meme Fallacy Quiz! www.filteritthroughabraincell.com/quiz. So glad you're here! To connect with me: think@filteritthroughabraincell.com Instagram: @FilterItThroughABrainCell To get notified when new episodes drop: www.filteritthroughabraincell.com

3. Why don't we learn critical thinking in school?

In this quick history lesson, we'll discuss when, how & why our education system got hijacked, and why most schools don't teach critical thinking anymore. Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real life? Take the Meme Fallacy Quiz! www.filteritthroughabraincell.com/quiz. Sources used: Passion-Driven Education by Connor Boyack Weapons of Mass Instruction by John Taylor Gatto Dumbing Us Down by John Taylor Gatto Send me any questions, comments or even the fallacies you're seeing around you! think@filteritthroughabraincell.com Or, tag me on Instagram: @filteritthroughabraincell Sign up for notifications: www.filteritthroughabraincell.com

2. What is a logical fallacy?

In this episode, I'll give you the 3 most important definitions when it comes to learning good thinking: logical fallacy, cognitive or mental bias, and mental & emotional propaganda. Plus, a short history lesson on where the study of logic comes from. Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real life? Take the Meme Fallacy Quiz! www.filteritthroughabraincell.com/quiz. Send me any questions, comments or even the fallacies you're seeing around you! think@filteritthroughabraincell.com Or, tag me on Instagram: @filteritthroughabraincell Sign up for notifications: www.filteritthroughabraincell.com

4. The two enemies of good thinking

Before we dive into talking about the logical fallacies, I wanted to take a minute to talk about the two enemies of good thinking. These two enemies are everywhere in our society today and we're told that they're good & true, when in reality...they're not. Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real life? Take the Meme Fallacy Quiz! www.filteritthroughabraincell.com/quiz. Send me any questions, comments or even the fallacies you're seeing around you! think@filteritthroughabraincell.com Or, tag me on Instagram: @filteritthroughabraincell Sign up for notifications: www.filteritthroughabraincell.com

5. The Either/Or Fallacy: creating a false dilemma

In this episode, I'll teach you the Either/Or Fallacy and give you examples to help you recognize it. Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real life? Take the Meme Fallacy Quiz! www.filteritthroughabraincell.com/quiz. Send me any questions, comments or even the fallacies you're seeing around you! think@filteritthroughabraincell.com Or, tag me on Instagram: @filteritthroughabraincell Sign up for notifications: www.filteritthroughabraincell.com