Rational - Having or exercising reason, sound judgment, or good sense. Rationalize - Attempting to explain or justify with logical, plausible reasons, even if these are not true or appropriate. Rational > Rationalize Think critically and aim to be rational!

For many, when discussing contentious topics the objective is to win. As result, it is common for people to resort to distortions of the argument since it is easier to argue against. The goal of a dialogue is not to win, but to understand. ➡️ bit.ly/3BIZRu9

Often times, things that come to mind easily will lead you to the wrong conclusions. Whenever you’re confronted with a decision, stop and assess if you’re using System 1 or System 2 thinking. Think critically and slow your thinking. ➡️ bit.ly/3SlEq7V

It’s difficult to have the best results when you're decisions are predicated on lies, misinformation, or other distortions of reality. The clarity that unpleasant truths bring is worth the temporary discomfort of acknowledgment. Think critically and embrace the truth.

Beliefs should be tentative. What you knew yesterday is different from what you know today and both will be different from what you know tomorrow. Our knowledge is dynamic and constantly being updated. The best intellectual position is to remain open to being wrong.

New Episode with Dr. Patrick Maloney (@epimadeeasy) and Donna Bean. They discuss: •Why she chose to work in public health. •How the pandemic politicized public health. •And other topics. Video: bit.ly/3ezRIik Podcast: pod.link/1447966246

In this episode, Jonathan is speaking with Dr. @perryzurn and Dr. Dani S. Bassett about curiosity. They discuss: •Emergence vs. reductionism •Network science and curiosity •Philosophy of curiosity •And more Video: bit.ly/3BlHE4i Podcast: pod.link/1447966246

"Curiosity is this drive to build connections--of knowledge and of social relations." Really fascinating stuff from the authors of Curious Minds. Give it a listen!

Learning is a lifelong journey, not a destination. This quote also highlights a paradox of knowledge; the more you learn, the more you realize how much you actually don't know. It's okay not to know. It's not a sign of weakness, but an opportunity for growth.

Facts, by themselves, don't change our minds. But facts wrapped in a good story, friendship, or a dialogue just might.

In this episode, Jonathan is speaking with Dr. John Allen Paulos about mathematical thinking. They discuss: • Math as a way of thinking • Scaling • The conjunction fallacy • And more Video: bit.ly/3xXyhXo Audio: pod.link/1447966246

Thinking Critically episode with Jonathan Maloney on a number of topics including my new book, Who's Counting - Uniting Numbers and Narratives. The video is at bit.ly/3xXyhXo

Insecure arrogance: "I have all the answers. Only I can fix it." Confident humility: "I have many questions. We need to study what broke it." The people to trust are not the ones who project the most confidence. They’re the ones who know the limits of their competence.

The truth matters. It can be uncomfortable to acknowledge at times, but it is vital. While persisting in self-deceit is often easier, it will ultimately lead you down a lesser path. Take the harder path: display some intellectual fortitude, elevate truth, and be better for it.

In this episode, Jonathan is speaking with Jay Baruch about critical thinking in the ER. They discuss: •How his career has impacted his thinking •Uncertainty •The availability bias and anecdotes •And more Video: bit.ly/3TUfN3m Audio: pod.link/1447966246

I really enjoyed our conversation Intelligent Speculation Thank you for the invitation to talk about my book, "Tornado of Life" & connections between #creativity #writing #narrative & caring for patients in medicine. The MIT Press @mitpress.bsky.social Brown Emergency Medicine The Warren Alpert Medical School

In this episode, Jonathan is speaking with Dr. Robert Crease about his book "The Leak." They discuss: •Celebrities as disinformation superspreaders •Media's preference for emotions over facts •And more Video: bit.ly/3XHcmiC Audio: pod.link/1447966246

In this episode, Jonathan is speaking with @tyburr about film and thinking creatively. They discuss: •The factors going into a movie review •An appreciation for craft •Thinking creatively •And more Video: bit.ly/3BnTT0V Audio: pod.link/1447966246