Thinking Clearly #75-How to Get Real by Mastering and Using Critical Thinking-with guest Jon Guy
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Oct 7, 2022 AI Snips
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From Prison To Critical Thinking
- Jon Guy spent 17 years in prison and used that time to study law, science, and critical thinking deeply.
- His reading and appeals work led him from conspiracy thinking to writing a comprehensive book on critical thinking.
Researching A Book With Limited Access
- Jon described the huge challenge of accessing quality books and research in prison and how he relied on supporters.
- He rotated a 14-book limit, traded donations to the library, and received academic papers by mail.
Teaching Critical Thinking Informally
- Jon tried grassroots teaching by conversing with fellow inmates to challenge beliefs and test claims.
- He planned a formal curriculum from those informal lessons but the manuscript became the book instead.