If we are open minded, we challenge our beliefs and accept that our thinking can, at times, be misguided. After all, our thoughts are merely a function of our personal habits, experiences and internal communication. Dr Howard Rankin PhD encourages us to recognize the value of critical thinking, and become more aware of our own consciousness.
To conclude our November series on Conspiracy Theories, our guest on this episode, Dr. Howard Rankin PhD, talks about how our consciousness has been conditioned. By understanding how the thinking process works and being aware of our own consciousness, we gain more perspective on our beliefs. So we should focus more on HOW to think, and less on WHAT to think. 
Howard is an inspirational educator on the subjects of mind-body medicine, spirituality, neuropsychology and cognitive function, personal change and transformation. Frequently appearing on radio, TV and podcasts, Howard is also an author. His latest book, "I Think Therefore I Am Wrong: A Guide to Bias, Political Correctness, Fake News and the Future of Mankind" (https://amzn.to/3DXNTLM) shines light on the human thought process and how it can often be seriously flawed.
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Topics
(3:52) Welcome and speed round questions.
(10:50) Is there a difference between OUR reality and THE reality?
(17:34) Why do we underestimate critical thinking?
(25:19) Can social norms influence what we consider to be true?
(27:37) How do we reconcile our need for certainty? 
(28:27) How do we challenge our own beliefs?
(35:58) Challenging ourselves on not WHAT to think but HOW to think.
(37:37) How we can focus education on how to think, not what to think.
(43:30) What music makes Howard think?
(49:08) How you can learn more about Howard’s work.
(49:58) Grooving Session with Kurt and Tim discussing how they are wrong!
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Dr. Howard Rankin PhD, "I Think Therefore I Am Wrong: A Guide to Bias, Political Correctness, Fake News and the Future of Mankind": https://amzn.to/3DXNTLM
Dr. Howard Rankin PhD: https://www.drhowardjrankin.com/ 
I Think Therefore I Am Wrong Website: www.ithinkthereforeiamwrong.com
How Not to Think Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-not-to-think/id1488982079 
YouTube channel – Howard Rankin: https://www.youtube.com/c/howardrankin  
Clayton Kershaw: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clayton_Kershaw 
Joe Montana: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe_Montana 
Episode 176, Annie Duke on How to Decide: https://behavioralgrooves.com/episode/annie-duke-on-how-to-decide/
George Box: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_E._P._Box 
Bayesian Theory: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bayesian_probability 
Musical Links
Mozart “Requiem”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zi8vJ_lMxQI 
The Beatles “Help”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Q_ZzBGPdqE 
Jimi Hendrix “Purple Haze”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WGoDaYjdfSg