On this episode of the Argument Ninja podcast I talk about the importance of critical thinking education for kids and teens, and what parents can do to help their kids become better critical thinkers.

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In This Episode:

(0:00 - 4:57) Introduction

(4:57 - 8:51) Critical Thinking Values

(8:51 - 12:58) Why This Matters Even More to Young People

(12:58 - 15:27) The Light Side and the Dark Side

(15:27 - 16:25) The Martial Context of Critical Thinking

(16:25 - 19:00) Social Media, Commercial Digital Culture and the Martial Context of Critical Thinking

(19:00 - 22:42) Polarization and Critical Thinking: The One Ring to Rule Them All

(22:42 - 24:45) Summing Up

(24:45 - 27:47) Recommendation 1: Prioritize Role Modeling

(27:47 - 32:19) Recommendation 2: Role-Model Intellectual Virtues

(32:19 - 38:56) Recommendation 3: Depolarize Your Home

(38:56 - 42:04) Recommendation 4: Be Critical of Social Media

(42:04 - 48:00) Recommendation 5: Develop the Right Background Knowledge

(48:00 - 52:37) Wrapping Up

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