Critical Thinking Courses and Certifications

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James Madison: Father of the Constitution

Explore James Madison's pivotal role in shaping early American politics, from drafting the Constitution to founding the Democratic-Republican Party and his presidency, in this concise historical overview.

• YouTube
• 17 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

What Happens When We Throw Out Conventional Wisdom?

Explore the impact of challenging conventional wisdom on personal perspectives, worldviews, and societal perceptions, examining its potential costs and benefits.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 11 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

How to Teach Middle School Students to Have Better Arguments

Equipping middle school students with skills for constructive arguments, fostering understanding across differences, and promoting civil discourse in an increasingly divided society.

• YouTube
• 1 hour
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

Building a Dialogue on Evidence and Values - Overcoming Science Denialism

Explore strategies to combat science denialism through evidence-based dialogue, featuring insights from experts in philosophy, psychology, and sociology on fostering scientific thinking and public trust.

• YouTube
• 54 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

Deep Dive: Can Americans Come Together by Arguing Better?

Explore fundamental tensions in American democracy and learn to argue more effectively through emotional intelligence and historical context. Improve civic discourse by engaging in "better arguments" that address core issues.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 24 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Society for Experimental Biology

Global Panel - Helen Kwanashie, Shane Austin, Maryam Rafiqi and Yusra Siddiqui

Experts discuss decolonizing and diversifying biosciences education, exploring global perspectives and strategies for inclusive curriculum development and teaching practices.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 6 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

TEDx

Seeing Isn't Always Believing - The Power of Perception and Illusion

Mentalist Andrew Nunn explores how beliefs shape our perception of reality, challenging our understanding of truth and illusion in a world filled with misinformation.

• YouTube
• 16 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

TEDx

Being Leftist - A Blessing or a Curse?

Explore the power of unconventional thinking and its impact on innovation and progress. Discover how embracing unique perspectives can lead to transformative change in society.

• YouTube
• 18 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

TEDx

The Majesty of Acumen - Catalogue on the Power of Knowledge

Explore the transformative power of knowledge, experiential learning, and intellectual awakening. Discover how embracing ideas and questioning norms can shape society and foster personal growth.

• YouTube
• 20 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

TEDx

Correlation vs. Causality - Unraveling the Relationship

Explore the crucial distinction between correlation and causation through real-world examples and philosophical insights, enhancing critical thinking skills for data interpretation and decision-making.

• YouTube
• 15 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

What You Think You Know About GenAI—and Why It’s Wrong

Spend some quality time with Pluralsight Principal Author Simon Allardice as he skips right over all the same-old tired buzzword topics and helps uncover the not-so-obvious insights we've been missing.

• Pluralsight
• 59 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

TEDx

Fake Knowledge Academy - The Promotion of Early Unlearning

Explore how traditional education may hinder innovation by discouraging questioning. Discover the importance of unlearning and fostering a culture of curiosity for personal and societal growth.

• YouTube
• 18 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

TEDx

How to Rethink Your Beliefs - The Power of Multarity Thinking

Explore how open dialogue, symbology, and diverse perspectives can transform convictions into empathy and innovation, leading to a more connected world.

• YouTube
• 17 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

NDC Conferences

Debug Your Thinking - Improving Decision-Making in Software Engineering

Explore critical thinking techniques to enhance decision-making in software engineering, leading to better-balanced choices and improved solutions for users.

• YouTube
• 49 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

TEDx

The Power of Observation and Perspective

Explore multidimensional thinking and its importance for global citizenship through Ha Vy Chu Do's insights on observation and perspective in this thought-provoking TEDx talk.

• YouTube
• 17 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video