Truth Untangled

Truth Untangled

By Bob Anders, Ph.D.Health & FitnessMental HealthReligion & SpiritualityChristianityEducationSelf-Improvement
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Truth Untangled episodes

  • 192 Motivated Reasoning
    Motivated reasoning is a cognitive bias that occurs when people access, construct, and evaluate arguments in a way that supports their pre-existing beliefs or values. It is a form of reasoning where people endorse their preferred conclusion, even if it is not supported by evidence. Motivated reasoning can be seen in many areas of life, including politics, religion, and science. It is often used to defend one's ideas, even if they are wrong.
    7 min
  • 191 Critical Thinking
    Critical thinking is the process of analyzing information to get the best answer to a question or problem. It is an important skill for many aspects of life, as it helps you form better arguments and make informed decisions that yield positive solutions.
    7 min
  • 190 Obedience To Authority
    Stanley Milgram was a social psychologist who conducted a series of experiments in the early 1960s to study the effects of authority on obedience. The experiments were controversial and raised ethical concerns about the psychological distress inflicted upon participants and the deception involved in the study.
    7 min
  • 189 Cognitive Dissonance
    Cognitive dissonance is a psychological phenomenon that occurs when a person holds two or more conflicting beliefs, values, or attitudes. This creates a feeling of mental discomfort, which leads to an alteration in one of the beliefs, values, or attitudes to reduce the discomfort and restore balance. For example, a person who smokes (behavior) and knows that smoking causes cancer (cognition) experiences cognitive dissonance. To reduce this dissonance, the person must either quit smoking or justify smoking by saying that it keeps them thin, and being overweight is a health risk too.
    6 min
  • 188 Chesterton's Fence - A Lesson In Second Order Thinking
    Chesterton's Fence is a principle that says change should not be made until the reasoning behind the current state of affairs is understood. The concept is based on a quote from G.K. Chesterton's 1929 book, The Thing, and is often used to caution reformers against making changes without fully understanding the reasons behind the status quo. The principle is not an admonishment of anyone who tries to make improvements; it is a reminder that previous generations were not bumbling fools, stumbling around, constructing fences wherever they fancied. People do not do things for no reason, and not understanding something does not mean it must be pointless.
    9 min
  • 187 Keyboard Commandos - Don't Be One
    Keyboard commandos are individuals who use the internet to express their opinions, often in an aggressive or confrontational manner. They are often anonymous and hide behind screen names, which allows them to say whatever they want without being held accountable for their actions. In this podcast, we will explore the effects of being a keyboard commando in more detail.
    6 min
  • 186 Discerning Truth From Lies
    In today's world, it can be difficult to discern truth from lies. With the rise of fake news, deep fakes, and misinformation, it's more important than ever to be able to separate fact from fiction.
    6 min
  • 185 Dunning-Kruger Effect
    The Dunning-Kruger Effect Is a type of cognitive bias, where people with little expertise or ability assume they have superior expertise or ability. This overestimation occurs as a result of the fact that they don't have enough knowledge to know they don't have enough knowledge.
    9 min
  • 184 Intermittent Explosive Disorder (IED)
    Intermittent explosive disorder (IED) is a mental health condition characterized by sudden and recurrent outbursts of aggressive behavior that are out of proportion to the situation. These outbursts can result in physical harm or destruction of property, and individuals with IED often feel a sense of relief or satisfaction following the outburst.
    6 min
  • 183 Normalizing Sin And Its Effects On Individuals And Society
    Sin is a reality that has plagued humanity since the beginning of time. It is a force that separates us from God and causes us to fall short of His glory. As Christians, we are called to resist sin and strive for righteousness. However, in today's society, sin is often normalized and even celebrated.
    6 min

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Bob is an International Award-Winning Producer with degrees in Psychology and a Ph.D. In Journalism. He has worked for over 30 years in Radio and Television Broadcasting.
He is presently…