The Next Big Idea Rationality: Steven Pinker's Love Song to Critical Thinking (Season 1, Episode 60)
Podcast Episode | 61 min | Talk-Show

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The Next Big Idea

Rationality: Steven Pinker's Love Song to Critical Thinking (Season 1, Episode 60)

Podcast Episode | 61 min | Talk-Show

In his new book, "Rationality: What It Is, Why It Seems Scarce, Why It Matters," Steven Pinker writes: "When humans set themselves the goal of improving the welfare of their fellows - and they apply their ingenuity in institutions that ...See moreIn his new book, "Rationality: What It Is, Why It Seems Scarce, Why It Matters," Steven Pinker writes: "When humans set themselves the goal of improving the welfare of their fellows - and they apply their ingenuity in institutions that pool it with others', they occasionally succeed. When they retain the successes and take note of the failures, the benefits can accumulate." See less