The Importance of Critical Thinking and Civil Discourse in Today's Polarized World

The Importance of Critical Thinking and Civil Discourse in Today's Polarized World

February 5, 2026 · 32 min · Episode 179

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Robert MacCoun discusses the role of scientific habits in enhancing judgment and fostering civil discourse in a divided society.

Stanford’s Robert MacCoun shows how scientific habits can sharpen judgment and strengthen civil discourse in a polarized society.

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