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Teacher Risks Career to Teach Critical Thinking at College | Warren Smith
Mar 12, 2024
Teacher risks career to teach critical thinking at college; viral video scrutinizing J.K. Rowling's transphobia accusations; fallout from the video; backlash from Emerson College; concerns about higher education system
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- Importance of analyzing viewpoints independently to develop reasoned opinions.
- Promotion of critical thinking through open dialogue and challenging students to articulate their perspectives.
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Controversial Views of JK Rowling and Critical Thinking
Discussing JK Rowling's controversial statements on gender, the podcast delves into the importance of critical thinking. Examining a specific tweet by Rowling seen as transphobic, the dialogue emphasizes the need to analyze viewpoints independently. The conversation highlights the value of thought experiments and questioning societal norms to develop reasoned opinions.
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