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Truth and plausibility - How should we engage with nonsensical claims made by colleagues? With Jack Chew and Prof. Dave Newell

The Words Matter Podcast with Oliver Thomson

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Skepticism, Critical Thinking, and the Challenges of Untangling Nonsensical Claims

In this chapter, the speakers discuss how their scientific training and critical thinking skills allow them to interpret and understand the world in a different way compared to many other people. They highlight the importance of recognizing that not everyone has the same background knowledge and logical thinking abilities, which can lead to differences in understanding and interpreting truth. The chapter also touches on the concern of an 'us versus them' mentality within the professional context and the possibility that not all professionals possess critical thinking skills.

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