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This discussion with philosopher, former tenured professor at Iowa State University, and now independent critical thinking educator and consultant, Kevin deLaplante, revisits the importance and benefits of critical thinking in today's post-truth world, reviews the basic skills involved with critical thinking and understanding of human cognitive vulnerabilities, while also introducing more recent ideas about human cognition like the Predictive Processing Model and Extended Mind Theory. The resources for learning and practicing critical thinking, found at Kevin's Argument Ninja Dojo membership program, are also discussed.
Guests: John Lenker, Marketing Strategist & Communications Artist at LENKER Kevin deLaplante, Philosopher & Marketing Specialist at LENKER Episode Summary: Join us for a fascinating conversation with John Lenker and Kevin deLaplante, two experts from LENKER, as they delve into the world of marketing, critical thinking, and entrepreneurship. John, a seasoned marketing strategist with a passion for ethical marketing, shares his insights on developing and promoting products and services that resonate with audiences. Kevin, a former philosopher turned marketing specialist, brings a unique perspective on critical thinking and decision-making in the business world. Together, they discuss: Their career journeys and how they arrived at their current roles at LENKER The importance of competitive analysis and effective research when exploring new business ideas The role of AI in idea research and decision-making Key factors entrepreneurs should consider when evaluating marketing and business opportunities The balance between AI and human judgment in business Essential questions entrepreneurs should ask themselves before pursuing a new venture Lessons learned from both successful and unsuccessful ventures The unique challenges and opportunities of working with Bitcoin millionaires How to qualify a business and conduct a comprehensive market opportunity analysis Strategies for staying ahead of industry trends and advancements The impact of effective competitive analysis on business success The future of AI integration in business decision-making Risk management strategies for entrepreneurs Resources: LENKER website: https://lenker.com Kevin deLaplante's website: https://kevindelaplante.com/my-writing The Argument Ninja Podcast: [Link to podcast] Call to Action: If you're looking to enhance your marketing strategies, refine your critical thinking skills, or navigate the complexities of entrepreneurship, this episode is a must-listen! Connect with John & Kevin: John Lenker on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnlenker/ Kevin deLaplante on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevindelaplante/
Do you struggle to build lasting relationships and trust with your customers in an increasingly noisy digital world? If you're ready to transform your marketing approach and create a brand your audience will love, this episode is for you.John Lenker, Founder and Chief Vision Officer at Lenker, and Kevin deLaplante, Chief Knowledge Officer, share their groundbreaking "Follow Formula" for taking command of the customer journey and creating remarkable, comprehensible, believable, and undeniable experiences that maximize the lifetime value you deliver to your customers.Join us as John and Kevin reveal:-The crucial shift in focus that helped their client in the aerospace industry reach their annual subscription goal in just six months-The five essential elements your brand must embody to become truly worthy of your audience's attention and trust-How to map out your customer journey and craft messages that resonate at each stage of the relationship-The importance of authenticity and integrity in building a sustainable, beloved brand in the 21st centuryIf you're ready to leave behind the gimmicks and focus on creating genuine value for your customers, this episode will provide the insights and inspiration you need. Tune in now and discover the Follow Formula for marketing success!Key Takeaways01:06 The importance of focusing on the customer's lifetime value02:39 The media equation and creating engaging digital experiences05:45 Applying interpersonal relationship principles to create satisfying digital interactions10:03 Crafting the customer journey17:49 How John and Kevin helped an aerospace client achieve their annual subscription goal in half the time24:46 The five elements your brand must embody for a lasting customer relationship31:05 The importance of authenticity and integrity in building a sustainable brandConnect with Guests:John - https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnlenker/ Kevin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevindelaplante/ Website - https://www.lenker.com/ Be sure to subscribe to the podcast at: https://www.digitalmarketer.com/podcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/digitalmarketerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/digitalmarketer/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/digital-marketer/This Month's Sponsors:Conversion Fanatics - Conversion Rate Optimization AgencyGet 50% Off Monthly Blog Writing Service - BKA Content More Resources from Scalable[Free Guide & Assessment] 7 Levels of ScaleFREE EPIC Challenge More Shows You'll LovePerpetual Traffic - The #1 podcast for...
Do you struggle to build lasting relationships and trust with your customers in an increasingly noisy digital world? If you're ready to transform your marketing approach and create a brand your audience will love, this episode is for you.John Lenker, Founder and Chief Vision Officer at Lenker, and Kevin deLaplante, Chief Knowledge Officer, share their groundbreaking "Follow Formula" for taking command of the customer journey and creating remarkable, comprehensible, believable, and undeniable experiences that maximize the lifetime value you deliver to your customers.Join us as John and Kevin reveal:-The crucial shift in focus that helped their client in the aerospace industry reach their annual subscription goal in just six months-The five essential elements your brand must embody to become truly worthy of your audience's attention and trust-How to map out your customer journey and craft messages that resonate at each stage of the relationship-The importance of authenticity and integrity in building a sustainable, beloved brand in the 21st centuryIf you're ready to leave behind the gimmicks and focus on creating genuine value for your customers, this episode will provide the insights and inspiration you need. Tune in now and discover the Follow Formula for marketing success!Key Takeaways01:06 The importance of focusing on the customer's lifetime value02:39 The media equation and creating engaging digital experiences05:45 Applying interpersonal relationship principles to create satisfying digital interactions10:03 Crafting the customer journey17:49 How John and Kevin helped an aerospace client achieve their annual subscription goal in half the time24:46 The five elements your brand must embody for a lasting customer relationship31:05 The importance of authenticity and integrity in building a sustainable brandConnect with Guests:John - https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnlenker/ Kevin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevindelaplante/ Website - https://www.lenker.com/digitalmarketers/Be sure to subscribe to the podcast at: https://www.digitalmarketer.com/podcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/digitalmarketerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/digitalmarketer/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/digital-marketer/This Month's Sponsors:Conversion Fanatics - Conversion Rate Optimization AgencyGet 50% Off Monthly Blog Writing Service - BKA Content More Resources from Scalable[Free Guide & Assessment] 7 Levels of ScaleFREE EPIC Challenge More Shows You'll Love
On today's show, we are diving back into Decoding the Consumer Dilemma: Navigating the Marketing Landscape Pt 2 with my guests John Lenker and Kevin deLaplante -- two visionaries who embody the belief that great ideas are humanity's most powerful resource. In our last episode, 'Decoding the Consumer Dilemma: Navigating the Marketing Landscape Pt 1' we delved into the dynamic world of marketing as we explored innovative strategies in brand communication and marketing. Kevin's insights, drawn from his academic background in philosophy, added a unique perspective to our discussion on brand strategy and marketing research. Meanwhile, John, an expert in brand communication, shared his approach to creating meaningful audience connections. Together, they unraveled the profound impact of motivations and values on shaping cutting-edge marketing practices. If you missed it, you definitely want to catch up on this enlightening conversation! Listen here. Prepare for an enlightening exploration as we delve into the narratives and insights of these exceptional marketing professionals, investigating how motivations and values shape their pioneering work. Website | Twitter | LinkedIn | Instagram
Lenker: Decoding the Consumer Dilemma: Navigating the Marketing Landscape Pt 2 Welcome to Your Partner In Success Radio, where we shine a spotlight on the incredible minds shaping the landscape of innovation. In today's episode, I'm thrilled to introduce two visionaries who epitomize the belief that good ideas are humanity's most powerful resource. Join us as we explore the inspiring journeys of John Lenker, Founder & Chief Vision Officer at LENKER, renowned for his creative prowess in brand strategy and communications artistry. John crafts experiences that not only attract and inform but also invoke a profound connection with the audience. Alongside him is Kevin deLaplante, Partner & Chief Knowledge Officer at LENKER. A former academic philosopher and department chair, Kevin brings a unique blend of analytical rigor and insatiable curiosity to LENKER's strategy engagements. Leading the way in brand strategy and messaging initiatives, Kevin oversees marketing research and analysis projects that align with their shared commitment to meaningful innovation. Prepare for an enlightening exploration as we delve into the narratives and insights of these exceptional marketing professionals, investigating how motivations and values shape their pioneering work. Website | Twitter | LinkedIn | Instagram
Decoding the Consumer Dilemma: Navigating the Marketing Landscape Pt 1 Welcome to Your Partner In Success Radio, where we shine a spotlight on the incredible minds shaping the landscape of innovation. In today's episode, I'm thrilled to introduce two visionaries who epitomize the belief that good ideas are humanity's most powerful resource. Join us as we explore the inspiring journeys of John Lenker, Founder & Chief Vision Officer at LENKER, renowned for his creative prowess in brand strategy and communications artistry. John crafts experiences that not only attract and inform but also invoke a profound connection with the audience. Alongside him is Kevin deLaplante, Partner & Chief Knowledge Officer at LENKER. A former academic philosopher and department chair, Kevin brings a unique blend of analytical rigor and insatiable curiosity to LENKER's strategy engagements. Leading the way in brand strategy and messaging initiatives, Kevin oversees marketing research and analysis projects that align with our shared commitment to meaningful innovation. Prepare for an enlightening exploration as we delve into the narratives and insights of these exceptional marketing professionals, investigating how motivations and values shape their pioneering work. Website | Twitter | LinkedIn | Instagram Learn more about this podcast episode with John and Kevin on Lenker
In this episode of Bridging the Gap, Matt sits down with John Lenker, Founder and Chief Vision Officer of LENKER, Owner of Wood + Metal Fabrications LLC, and Author, and Kevin deLaplante, Ph.D., Partner and Chief Knowledge Officer at LENKER, Founder of the Critical Thinker Academy, and Founder of the Argument Ninja Dojo. From personal branding to marketing strategies, John and Kevin share their insights and experiences in building successful businesses and cultivating their own unique brands. They discuss the importance of understanding how people learn in marketing, developing authenticity, and crafting a compelling value proposition. With practical advice and impactful stories, this episode offers knowledge on building a personal brand, staying focused in business, and creating lasting success in the competitive world of marketing.John and Kevin explore the "Do Be Have" concept as a pathway to success, stressing the importance of being the right kind of person and putting in the required effort. They also touch upon the fragility of one's reputation in the business world and stress the ongoing importance of maintaining authenticity, even as one reaches higher levels of success. Additionally, they shed light on the key elements of a brand: reach, reputation, and relationships. Furthermore, they share strategies for expanding brand reach and the importance of intentional influence and crafting a strong reputation over time.Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, marketing professional, or simply interested in the dynamic world of business, this episode offers practical tips and inspiring stories to help you bridge the gap between academia and the professional world, and carve your own path to success.More Content For Financial Advisors and Wealth Management FirmsYouTubeTwitterLinkedIn
Gurus, John Lenker Founder and Chief Vision Officer at Lenker and Kevin deLaplante, Chief Knowledge Officer at Lenker are with us. These two gents bring amazing insights into how to create a strategic brand, and the best practices behind it. They don't stop there however; they also discuss strategies to get to clinical decision makers and how to engage them. This is a fun, informative and action-packed episode.
The importance of a good brand, what that means to you and your clients, and some advice to Wells Fargo. Lenker founder John Lenker and CKO Kevin deLaplante this week on the Fintech Newscast https://www.lenker.com Click Subscribe to keep up to date on the world of fintech! Reach us at info@fintechnewscast.com or at @fintechnewscast on Twitter/X
Jason talks to John Lenker, founder and Chief Vision Officer of the marketing firm and Kevin deLaplante Partner & Chief Knowledge Officer. Lenker is a growth consulting firm that specializes in assisting early-stage startups in achieving product-market fit and establishing a recognizable brand before their launch. They emphasize on the challenges startups encounter, including a lack of market analysis and a tendency to prioritize technical development over other critical aspects of their business. Linker aims to help startups navigate these challenges and achieve their growth goals.Episode Highlights 05:19: Kevin mentions that some startups exhibit what he refers to as "pathological behavior," which involves making decisions that are not in their long-term rational self-interest, such as burning through limited funds or making poor decisions.06:02: Some startups, especially those with an engineering perspective, focus solely on building their technology because they believe it will revolutionize the market.07:42: John talks about the importance of early-stage analysis and planning in the fintech industry to avoid common pitfalls and challenges faced by startups.08:41: John explains that they sophisticated tools and financial models, including customer lifetime value simulation engines, to guide early-stage decision-making for fintech startups.17:02: John shares a real-life example of an individual who worked for a major platform company for several years.3 Key PointsJohn highlights one of the primary reasons startups fail in their endeavors, which is a lack of proper market opportunity analysis. He emphasizes the importance of examining the need in the marketplace, identifying the target audience and buyers, assessing the competitive landscape, and understanding the current solutions available and their market adoption status.John talks about the importance of thorough market research, timing, and branding in the success of entrepreneurial ventures, including fintech startups.The discussion emphasizes the process of crafting a brand that becomes the undeniable solution in the market.Tweetable Quotes“Many entrepreneurs have not fully thought through their business situation, making it essential to guide them in clarifying their goals and increasing the likelihood of achieving them.” – John“There is often a disconnect between how the client perceives the problem and the reality, which becomes apparent through discussions and discovery processes.” – John“Branding involves making people believe in you and your initiative, which creates a tailwind for your work.” – JohnResources Mentioned:Facebook – Jason Pereira's FacebookLinkedIn – Jason Pereira's LinkedInWoodgate.com – SponsorLinkedIn – Jason Pereira's LinkedInPodcast Editing Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Dr. Kevin deLaplante is the creator of The Critical Thinker Academy, Argument Ninja Dojo, and Argument Ninja Podcast, dedicated to improving people's critical thinking, communication, and persuasion skills. As a longtime professor of critical thinking, ethics, logic, scientific reasoning, among other things, he had a hunger to spread these skills outside of the classroom. With upwards of 50k students served through online courses, over 40k youtube subscribers, and even a video with over a million views, it's clear that this move was fruitful. In this episode, we'll get you thinking psychologically & philosophically about the human realities that lie at the core of persuasion and influence. Kevin has some of the best-selling and most popular Humanities courses on Udemy. See his courses on critical thinking, cognitive biases, and essay writing here. Learn more about Kevin's community membership site and podcast at www.argumentninja.com Want to go even deeper? Find more courses at www.criticalthinkeracademy.com and click here to find a recommended sequence of courses. Kevin's YouTube channel
Experience design is the heart of effective marketing, but our execution in the marketing industry isn't keeping up with the technological advancements in the field. In this episode, we interview our very own John Lenker about his unique perspective on experience design grounded in his background working on elearning for top companies like IBM and Chrysler. By learning how people learn and applying a philosophy of personalization at scale to our marketing efforts, businesses and marketers can maximize their influence. Elden Ring, Plinko from the Price is Right, and bad first dates are also mentioned! John's book “Train of Thoughts: Designing the Effective Web Experience” is available now on Amazon. For a deeper dive into the concepts we've discussed, check out the Influence Hacker Journal on Medium, written by John Lenker & Kevin deLaplante.
(Originally posted March 2, 2020 at http://tiny.cc/4nylsz) I am trying to understand Vygotsky's theory in a way that's easy to explain. This is harder than I had hoped. For instance, a sufficient understanding of dialectics appears to be a requirement. Here, I share helpful notes from a trusted source -- Kevin deLaplante -- with sincere thanks. About Kevin: https://www.argumentninja.com/about
Medical Alley is the Silicon Valley of healthcare. How can a new company in an endlessly complicated and regulated industry like medicine grow like crazy while keeping the end user/patient's interests first? Head of Medical Alley Starts, Frank Jaskulke, shares his insight from years of experience working with the world's biggest medical companies and the industry's hottest new names. For a deeper dive into the concepts discussed in this episode, check out the Influence Hacker Journal on Medium, written by John Lenker & Kevin deLaplante.
Partnership marketing magnate Todd Crawford shares the secret sauce behind his multi-million dollar company's initial growth and sustained success. Learn about the “partnership economy,” and how big business can be ethical business. For a deeper dive into the concepts discussed in this episode, check out the Influence Hacker Journal on Medium, written by John Lenker & Kevin deLaplante.
Leading public health authority and New York Times bestselling author Robert Lustig M.D. outlines the history of lies from the American sugar industry and corporate America's usurpation over the consumer. This marks our look at a generational campaign to, as Lustig says, “hack the American mind”. For a deeper dive into the concepts discussed in this episode, check out the Influence Hacker Journal on Medium, written by John Lenker & Kevin deLaplante.
83% of marketing messages are blocked or tuned out, but many marketers keep dialing up their efforts, pushing spammy, deceptive, and even predatory ploys down our throats. Marketers are the source of the information pollution, but ironically, they must also be the solution. Host Matt O'Leary is joined by marketing expert John Lenker and philosopher Kevin deLaplante to chart a path forward. For a deeper dive into the concepts discussed in this episode, check out the Influence Hacker Journal on Medium, written by John Lenker & Kevin deLaplante.
Kevin deLaplante is an independent educator and consultant specializing in critical thinking education and training for individuals, institutions and businesses. Kevin has a bachelor’s in physics, and a masters and PhD in philosophy.In this episode, Kevin and I will discuss tribalism as it relates to emotional intelligence. A few questions we will answer:- What is tribalism?- Why do we gravitate towards tribes?- What are the benefits and dangers of tribalism?- How has tribalism changes over the millennia?To find out more about Kevin deLaplante:Website: https://kevindelaplante.com/Podcast: https://kevindelaplante.com/podcast-archive/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevindelaplante/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/PhilosophyFreak To learn more about your host, Brittney-Nichole: Websites: www.thecatalyst4change.com; www.generationeq.org The EQ Deficiency Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brittney.connor2321LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittney-nichole-connor-savarda-2b5737137/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bncs_23/Book: The EQ Deficiency (coming September 23rd 2020) https://www.amazon.com/EQ-Deficiency-Emotional-Intelligence-Compassion/
I am trying to understand Vygotsky's theory in a way that's easy to explain. This is harder than I had hoped. For instance, a sufficient understanding of dialectics appears to be a requirement. Here, I share helpful notes from a trusted source -- Kevin deLaplante -- with sincere thanks. (Originally published Mar 2, 2020) About Kevin: https://kevindelaplante.com/about/
I am trying to understand Vygotsky's theory in a way that's easy to explain. This is harder than I had hoped. For instance, a sufficient understanding of dialectics appears to be a requirement. Here, I share helpful notes from a trusted source -- Kevin deLaplante -- with sincere thanks. (Originally published March 2, 2020 at http://tiny.cc/4nylsz) About Kevin: https://www.argumentninja.com/about
On this episode of the Argument Ninja podcast I talk about the difficulty of judging how much we really understand about the causes of complex social phenomena—even if we do lots of research and self-study. To help make the case I’m continuing my survey of different theories of the causes of the increase in social polarization that we’re currently experiencing. On this episode I look specifically at the work of two social scientists who have written extensively on this topic: Karen Stenner on the “authoritarian” personality type. Her 2005 book The Authoritarian Dynamic can be read as predicting the expansion of right-wing populism that contributed to the rise of Trump and Brexit. Stenner’s work has been influential on Jonathan Haidt’s analysis of polarization. Eric Kauffman on the effects of immigration on polarization in white majority countries. His latest book Whiteshift explores how demographic shifts are driving cultural conflict, and how this will likely play out in the longer run. But before I get to these topics, I give some Argument Ninja Dojo updates, do a recap of episode 034, and present a conceptual model for how we should think about the epistemological challenge of understanding complex social phenomena like polarization.
Date Recorded: 21 March 2019 Date Released: 10 April 2019 Summary: Anthony, Reid and Dan sit down with Kevin DeLaplante from Argument Ninja to discuss the Critical Thinking and it's relationship with Street Epistemology. Watch video here: https://youtu.be/rHQYHUksJFk News, tips, strategies, stories, and more. A friendly discussion about Street Epistemology between people intimately familiar with the method. With Anthony, Reid, and Dan. Playlist of All Episodes of 'Epistemic': http://tinyurl.com/SE-SE-EPISTEMIC Kevin DeLaplante's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/PhilosophyFreak Reid Nicewonder's Cordial Curiosity YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/cordialcurious ObjectivelyDan's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCabcNd5rdI-FlHW6ecXQvLQ Anthony Magnabosco's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/magnabosco210 -- Find links to all things SE at http://www.streetepistemology.com
Listen to the EdSurge On Air podcast? We want to hear from you! Fill out this five-minute survey, and you can enter to win a $100 Amazon gift card. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/edsurgepodcast What’s life like after quitting a tenured job as a professor to become a freelance educator, making video courses and podcasts for a living? That’s one question we had for Kevin deLaplante, who did just that when he left Iowa State University in 2015 to focus on running his Argument Ninja Podcast and teaching courses on his online Critical Thinker Academy, both aimed at bringing concepts from his scholarship to a popular audience. One area he’s exploring these days is the rise of tribalism in U.S. politics and culture, and how it’s leading to polarization that is making it hard for us to talk to each other. He’s arguing for a new kind of “tribal literacy,” so we can better understand how humans are hard-wired to be drawn to certain tribal behaviors that, in too large a dose, can lead to trouble for societies. He says that, perhaps surprisingly, he has more time now and can explore the topic more broadly than when he was a traditional scholar. He made the move during a rush of enthusiasm for so-called MOOCs, Massive Open Online Courses, that big-name colleges were starting to offer low-cost higher education to a wider audience. It looked like there was going to be a big realignment. But the big shiny revolution didn’t exactly happen. So we also asked deLaplante what he thinks about the broader landscape of online education that he’s part of.
For this episode I'm going to share an interview I did for Thinking Clearly, a radio show about critical thinking hosted by Bob Froelich and Julia Minton. On this live broadcast I answered questions about - my particular take on what critical thinking is and why it's important - why I decided to leave my tenured academic job and go solo - what video courses I offer at the Critical Thinker Academy - what is wrong with traditional approaches to critical thinking education - what's different about what I'm trying to do with the Argument Ninja program - and more We even answered a couple of questions from live callers!
This episode goes in depth about critical thinking with guest Dr. Kevin deLaplante, creator of the Critical Thinker Academy and Argument Ninja Academy and focuses on new developments in critical thinking, the importance of thinking critically and resources for further skill development.
This discussion of ways we deceive ourselves features clips from Dr. Steven Novella, host of Skeptics guide to the Universe, and Kevin deLaplante, Lead Instructor of the Critical Thinking Academy, to illustrate the importance of being aware of our cognitive vulnerabilities and their relationship to critical thinking. This show aired live on KMUD radio on Oct. 6, 2016.
Bob answers a listener's email questions, including how to find the path to have a meaningful discussion from both sides when discussing differences of opinion. He also reviews arguments, premises and conclusions, and - guided by a clip from Dr. Kevin DeLaplante, Lead Instructor of the Critical Thinker Academy -discusses the relationship between critical thinking and living in a democracy. This show aired live on KMUD radio on Aug. 4, 2016.
Today's question comes to us from Kevin deLaplante, creator of the Critical Thinker Academy and host of the Argument Ninja Podcast. Can you tell me about the 1915 Armenian Genocide and why today's political leaders (such as Barack Obama) are hesitant to describe it as such? TO HELP OUT THE SHOW Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher
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Kevin deLaplante (https://kevindelaplante.com/) worked for twenty years as an academic philosopher, earning tenure and eventually becoming Chair of the Department of Philosophy & Religious Studies at Iowa State University. He left academia in 2015 to work full time as an independent educator, speaker and consultant specializing in critical thinking skills. Dr. deLaplante has an undergraduate degree in physics from Carleton University and a PhD in philosophy from Western University. Over the course of his academic career he taught a wide variety of courses in logic and scientific reasoning, critical thinking, the philosophy of science and ethics. Dr. deLaplante is the creator of the Critical Thinker Academy (criticalthinkeracademy.com), a tutorial site that hosts video courses on critical thinking, logic and argumentation, fallacies, probability, cognitive biases, and argumentative writing and communication. He is also the host of the Argument Ninja podcast (argumentninja.com), where he explores new approaches to critical thinking education. StoryHinge http://storyhinge.com Where we amplify personal stories to consider more possibility and realize more potential and happiness in life.
This week we all learn to think more better (haha) with guest Dr. Kevin deLaplante, former academic professor from the University of Iowa and critical thinking educator. Kevin creates online courses that teach critical thinking and also runs the Argument Ninja Podcast where he talks about rational thought in the real world versus the ivory... The post Sensibly Speaking Podcast #56: How to Think More Better (ft. Kevin deLaplante) appeared first on The Sensibly Speaking Podcast.
In this episode, Bo Bennett interviews Kevin deLaplante, philosophy and religious studies professor at Iowa State University. They discuss several aspects of critical thinking, including it is so important in everyday life. From Dr. deLaplante's website, Critical Thinking Academy: When I'm not working on the Academy I teach at Iowa State University in the Depart-ment of Philosophy & Religious Studies. I was Chair of that department from 2009-2013. My early training was in physics. In graduate school I focused my studies on the history and philosophy of science. Over the years I've taught courses on Introduction to Philosophy, Ethics, Symbolic Log-ic, Logic and Scientific Reasoning, Philosophy of Science, Philosophy of Physics, Phi-losophy of Biology, Philosophy of Ecology, Philosophy of Mathematics, and others. I've always had an interest in critical thinking, human (ir)rationality and the psychology of belief and judgment. The Academy is a place where I can indulge my interests in this area and share what I've learned with a broader audience.
In this episode, I talk with Dr. Kevin deLaplante, a Professor and Chair of the Department of Philosophy & Religious Studies at Iowa State University. We’ll discuss his work online at The Critical Thinker Academy, an educational resource that teaches critical thinking. And Kevin breaks down five elements of critical thinking; logic, argumentation, rhetoric, background […]