Critical Thinking
Fighting misinformation with critical thinking
Biology teacher Roger Waddell describes to The Panel how he uses conspiracy theories to teach his students critical thinking. Audio
Fighting 'the irrational ape' with critical thinking
A bit of analysis and thought can go a long way in helping us figure out what's real and what's fake, and it's a skill essential to the survival of humanity as history shows. Audio
From Epstein to acupuncture - a skeptic's guide
Sometimes the only thing that stands between ever-expanding fake news and misinformation is someone with a robust sense of skepticism. Enter Dr Steven Novella. Audio
Three Minutes Max: Mark Bracey on the power of provocative school learning environments
Short, succinct opinions from New Zealanders on subjects of their choice. Teacher and education blogger Mark Bracey offers his thoughts on some of the biggest issues facing schooling and education in… Audio
Alan Jacobs: why we need more critical thinking
Next time you have a strong reaction to someone else's opinion, take five minutes before going into refutation mode, says Alan Jacobs, author of How to Think: A Survival Guide for a World at Odds. Audio
Parenting - Teaching kids critical thinking
Yvonne Morrison is a former school teacher and scientist and now childrens author. Her latest book is "The Three Bears … Sort Of" - which is a child friendly introduction to the process of sceptical… Audio