Learn how to filter news and information overload in today's hyper-connected world with communication expert TJ Walker. If you want to sharpen your critical thinking skills, identify reliable news sources, and understand the real effects of media bubbles on decision-making, this episode is for you.

TJ Walker shares his daily process for evaluating information, including which sources to trust and how to identify credible opposing viewpoints. The team investigates why critical thinking is needed now more than ever, and what role education, AI tools, and personal discipline play in resisting misinformation. From weighing expert opinions and fact-checking professionals to understanding how clickbait and polarization shape our perception, this episode offers actionable tips for leaders, marketers, and anyone trying to stay informed.

If you want to improve your decision-making, become a smarter consumer of news, and help your team or company thrive amid digital distraction, you’ll find clear takeaways in this episode. Watch to gain the upper hand in news filtering, strengthen your critical thinking, and safeguard yourself and your business in the modern attention economy.

Highlights -

05:57 AI Assistants Enhance Online Learning

18:04 "Question, Research, Think Critically"

31:39 Lack of Critical Thinking Everywhere

42:10 Optimism in Business vs Politics

51:05 "Clickbait Can't Build Success"

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