Category: Podcast

An examination of Critical Thinking Essentials

Throttle-Up® Episode: Aug. 07 & 08, 2021

The Truth Algorithm – Part XVIII: “Big picture orientation plus critical thinking equals the ability to determine the credibility of any assertion that claims to be true.” Specifically we consider the CDC claim that the COVID-19 vaccine is “safe and effective for pregnant or nursing mothers.” From a critical thinking standpoint after seeing all the CDC has to say on the subject, our conclusion: this claim is not true. Listen to our podcast and make up your own mind.

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Throttle-Up® Episode: July 24 & 25, 2021

The Truth Algorithm – Part XVII: Captain Smith discusses how fear impacts your ability think critically. Don’t let the rhetoric of the society make you fearful! Use the Truth Algorithm to determine the truth and avoid fear.

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Throttle-Up® Episode: July 17 & 18, 2021

The Truth Algorithm – Part XVI: Is the truth knowable? Is it even possible to know the truth given the situation and circumstances? Join Captain Smith as he ponders these questions and plays a clip by Jordan Peterson that provides insight.

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Throttle-Up® Episode: July 10 & 11, 2021

The Truth Algorithm – Part XV: Join Captain Smith in his continuing discussion of the Truth Algorithm.

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Throttle-Up® Episode: July 3 & 4, 2021

The Truth Algorithm – Part XIV: Using Expectation as an Aid. Captain Smith discusses how we can use expectation as a way to help us determine if a “truth claim” is in fact the truth. Projecting into the future is a good way to consider the nature of the assertion as it effects the overall mission or system.

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Throttle-Up® Episode: June 26 & 27, 2021

The Truth Algorithm – Part XIII: With Jordan Peterson. Captain Smith continues his examination of the elements of the Truth Algorithm. He plays two clips from Motivation Madness: one with Jordan Peterson and the other titled “Excuses are Lies”.

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Throttle-Up® Episode: June 19 & 20, 2021

The Truth Algorithm – Part XII: An Analytic Process. When we are presented with information that is claimed to be true, how do we respond? Do we 1) buy into it right away; 2) wait for more evidence; or 3) immediately begin an analysis to determine if in fact it is true? The Truth Algorithm allows us to activate #3 above without delay, utilizing an analytic process to help us in this endeavor.

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Throttle-Up® Episode: June 12 & 13, 2021

The Truth Algorithm – Part XI: How to Defeat Propaganda. Join Captain Smith in a fascinating look at a recent news report that exposes propaganda disseminated by the main stream media. Can you identify media propaganda?

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Throttle-Up® Episode: June 5 & 6, 2021

The Truth Algorithm – Part X: Intellectual Courage. We must be intellectually courageous in order to apply critical thinking and the Truth Algorithm to determining if something is in fact true. Captain Smith plays an interesting clip to back up his point.

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Throttle-Up® Episode: May 29 & 30, 2021

The Truth Algorithm – Part IX: The Truth Algorithm Defined. In this episode, we begin to define the Truth Algorithm, because we can! We can because if reality is an objective fact, and truth is a key aspect of reality, then truth is an objective fact as well. And it can be measured. If truth can be measured, then it can be examined utilizing reason: in this case, algorithmic reasoning.

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