130: Logic Saves Lives (Introduction) - Empowerment and Self-Defense

Summary: "In almost every act of our lives whether in the sphere of politics or business in our social conduct or our ethical thinking, we are dominated by the relatively small number of persons who understand the mental processes and social patterns of the masses. It is they who pull the wires that control the public mind." -Edward Bernays Topic: Richard Grove and Tony Myers from TragedyandHope.com join me for a general introduction to the series on logical fallacies. Our discussion covers how fallacies fit into the larger picture of critical thinking principles and the trivium (grammar, logic and rhetoric). We also talk about the recent Republican debates, identifying techniques used by certain candidates. And the primary benefits of learning logic: 1. SELF DEFENSE: If you are a young person, targets are all over you; many different interests are trying to influence your values and actions. 2. PERSONAL EMPOWERMENT Effective communication, logical organization of thoughts and freedom from contradictions. Bumper Music: "Mohammad's Radio" Wareen Zevon Look Closer: Logical Fallacies Basics http://onegoodmove.org/fallacy/toc.htm Mission: Mind Control (ABC NEWS SPECIAL, 1979 http://youtu.be/8r4_BXLvvRc The Century of Self 1 - Happiness Machines http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B7HClTMzW9g I'M OK YOU'RE NOT OK http://madamepickwickartblog.com/2010/03/im-ok-youre-not-ok/ http://TragedyandHope.com http://www.tragedyandhope.com/ Is Kony 2012 a propaganda campaign? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vO9HL99itSU History...So It Doesn't Repeat https://www.tragedyandhope.com/producing-history/ James Corbett - Skeptical on Syria: 'Media reports framed & manipulated' http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AVQ7gYyGIH4 Trivium http://www.triviumeducation.com/trivium/ Richard Grove's Show-Notes: Logic Saves Lives / School Sucks episode 130 Help School Sucks, Tragedy and Hope and John Taylor Gatto: Enter the coupon code: "SCHOOLSUCKS"