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The Argument Ninja Podcast

The Argument Ninja podcast is dedicated to helping you improve your skills at rational persuasion. Let philosopher Kevin deLaplante introduce you to a unique approach to critical thinking, inspired by... Read more

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033 - Critical Thinking About Conspiracies

033 - Critical Thinking About Conspiracies

On this episode of the Argument Ninja Podcast I'm presenting edited versions of last three episodes of my first podcast ... Read more

11 Jan 2019

56mins

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023 - The Argument Ninja Difference: Why Critical Thinking is a Martial Art

023 - The Argument Ninja Difference: Why Critical Thinking is a Martial Art

I’m not the only one talking about the failings of traditional schooling. I’m not the only academic talking about develo... Read more

31 Oct 2017

49mins

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003 - How to Make People Like You

003 - How to Make People Like You

Is it ever okay to intentionally use unconscious persuasion techniques to get people to like you? We explore this case s... Read more

28 Jul 2016

19mins

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029 - How to Raise a Critical Thinker

029 - How to Raise a Critical Thinker

On this episode of the Argument Ninja podcast I talk about the importance of critical thinking education for kids and te... Read more

3 Aug 2018

52mins

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019 – Understanding Your Divided Mind: Kahneman, Haidt and Greene

019 – Understanding Your Divided Mind: Kahneman, Haidt and Greene

Argument Ninjas need to acquire a basic understanding of the psychology of human reasoning. This is essential for improv... Read more

31 May 2017

1hr 1min

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004 - The Classroom is My Dojo

004 - The Classroom is My Dojo

In this episode I explore reasons why standard critical thinking textbooks say almost nothing about the psychology of hu... Read more

5 Aug 2016

30mins

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005 - Defense Against the Dark Arts - Part I

005 - Defense Against the Dark Arts - Part I

If I was asked to teach a graduate seminar in the philosophy and methods of persuasion, how would I organize the content... Read more

12 Aug 2016

24mins

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021 - What if Sam Harris and Scott Adams Had a Baby?

021 - What if Sam Harris and Scott Adams Had a Baby?

On this episode I use a recent episode of Sam Harris's podcast (#87 - "Triggered: A Conversation With Scott Adams") as a... Read more

4 Sep 2017

1hr 31mins

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009 - The Argument Matrix (or, How to Know What You're Talking About)

009 - The Argument Matrix (or, How to Know What You're Talking About)

In this episode I introduce an important concept, the Argument Matrix, and two related concepts associated with the Argu... Read more

7 Oct 2016

36mins

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015 - The White Belt Experience

015 - The White Belt Experience

In this episode I explore learning and teaching techniques used in the martial arts, from the perspective of the beginni... Read more

13 Jan 2017

50mins

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016 - White Belt Curriculum (Part 1)

016 - White Belt Curriculum (Part 1)

The Argument Ninja training program that I'm developing is inspired by martial arts training principles. The curriculum ... Read more

19 Feb 2017

32mins

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017 - White Belt Curriculum (Part 2) - The Tao of Socrates

017 - White Belt Curriculum (Part 2) - The Tao of Socrates

In episode 017 I give an update on what's new at the Argument Ninja website (argumentninja.com), and I complete the over... Read more

3 Apr 2017

1hr 8mins

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025 - Why Tribal Literacy?

025 - Why Tribal Literacy?

On this episode of the Argument Ninja podcast I talk about TRIBALISM and the challenges that our tribal psychology poses... Read more

1 Mar 2018

50mins

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006 - Defense Against the Dark Arts II - Seduce and Destroy

006 - Defense Against the Dark Arts II - Seduce and Destroy

In this episode we look at persuasion through the eyes of seduction experts and the pickup artist community. - why criti... Read more

22 Aug 2016

21mins

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007 - When Rational Debate is Impossible

007 - When Rational Debate is Impossible

When is it worth your time to try to have a rational conversation with someone? When should you give up? What are the co... Read more

29 Aug 2016

22mins

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