In this episode, we discuss U.S. trade policy and the emergence of China as a global trading enterprise.

Complex problem-solving skills are now the most in-demand set of skills in the global job market.  We will be discussing aspects of complex problem solving for the next several months. Neo-Marxism is discussed due to its attempts, through our universities, to become legitimate.  The neo-Marxism movement is yet another attempt to convince the younger generation … Continue reading "Throttle-Up Episode: May 12, 2018"

This week’s show furthers our discussions of “design thinking” (a more focused version of critical thinking) that can lead to a new business model for many companies, enabling them to capitalize on the benefits of this growing economy.  Under the caption “News You Can Use” we discuss the weaponization of the FBI by the “deep … Continue reading "March 24"

The critical thinking model provided by MACAT (MACAT.COM) is presented.  MACAT is a major resource for critical thinking material including an extensive video library.  An essay appearing in the Wall Street Journal titled “China’s Challenge to Democracy” is discussed from a critical thinking perspective, uncovering a disturbing and glaring example of intellectual dishonesty.

Special Edition on Military Strategy and Defeating Enemy Forces: Clarifies what we mean by military strategy and how we should think about military force with respect to America in this complex world.

We continue our examination of critical thinking and complex problem-solving.  Then we discuss military strategy as it applies to the recent Syrian strike: What do we need to consider?

This week under the topic of “knowledge acquisition” we discuss what is knowledge, why do we need it, and how do we get it?  Also, what is reliable knowledge, what is fake knowledge, and how do we distinguish between the two.  We continue our discussion of the process of “inquiry and discovery”.

Special Edition on Critical Thinking in Complex Environments – Part II:   The world of the “solutions provider” – (1) booming economy and new business opportunities (check out the Future of Jobs Report), (2) Q & A with a solutions provider, (3) design thinking tutorial, (4) the process of inquiry and discovery.