{"title":"Warren Smith","description":"Warren Smith is a leading advocate for independent thinking in an era of groupthink and ideological conformity. A former educator, filmmaker, and storyteller, he gained national attention when his statement--\"Critical thinking should be the first thing taught in schools\"--went viral, sparking 33M+ views. He has since become a go-to guest for top podcasts, including The Joe Rogan Experience, The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast, and The Rubin Report, with hosts rallying behind his mission and urging him to write this book.","products":[{"product_id":"a-mind-of-your-own-independent-thinking-in-the-age-of-misinformation-hardcover","title":"A Mind of Your Own: Independent Thinking in the Age of Misinformation - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"This book isn't merely for debaters or even truth seekers. It is for all of us. \u003ci\u003eA Mind of Your Own\u003c\/i\u003e is a blueprint for authenticity and a sovereign mind.\"\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e--from the Foreword by PETER BOGHOSSIAN, coauthor of \u003ci\u003eHow to Have Impossible Conversations\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Mind of Your Own\u003c\/i\u003e reveals a simple but transformative truth: Logic is a skill, but most people have never been taught how to use it. This book is more than memorizing facts or winning arguments. It's about learning how to: \u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eSpot flawed reasoning instantly--in others and in yourself. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAsk the right questions that expose truth and dismantle weak arguments.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSeparate emotions from logic to make better decisions in any situation.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStay composed under pressure, whether in a debate, negotiation, or conflict. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThink independently in a world that constantly pressures you to conform. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAt the core of Smith's method is a radical shift: Stop trying to prove you're right--and start pursuing what's true. When you detach your identity from your opinions and follow logic wherever it leads, you become far more effective, persuasive, and resilient.","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51381327593695,"sku":"9798895151020","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/9McGtSDLya9798895151020.webp?v=1789282940"}],"url":"https:\/\/blackandbarhe.com\/collections\/warren-smith.oembed","provider":"Black \u0026 Barhe Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}