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We've got issues, how you can stand strong for America's soul and sanity, Phillip C. McGraw, Ph.D

Label
We've got issues, how you can stand strong for America's soul and sanity, Phillip C. McGraw, Ph.D
Language
eng
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references (pages 365-384)
Illustrations
charts
Index
no index present
Literary Form
non fiction
Main title
We've got issues
Nature of contents
bibliography
Responsibility statement
Phillip C. McGraw, Ph.D
Sub title
how you can stand strong for America's soul and sanity
Summary
From a #1 New York Times best-selling author and beloved television host comes a new book on how to come home to our core values, fortify our families and re-embrace self-determination and self-governance
Table Of Contents
Foreword: a letter from Dr. Phil -- Introduction: we've got issues -- The price and consequences of disruption -- Think freely, speak freely -- "Inclusive language" isn't inclusive, and it's barely language -- It's the 2020s, but we're living in 1984 -- The dangers of rewriting -- Deprogram yourself, because the truth is out there -- We're doing our enemies' work for them -- Programmed by algorithm (you're angry, they profit) -- Censored by the algorithm -- Avoid logical fallacies: presentism, confirmation bias, and positive bias -- Are you open to changing your mind? -- The dangerous temptation of victimhood -- Sociograms and collective personality -- The family is under attack -- What are you modeling? -- The dangerous erosion of faith -- Science is under attack -- Principle #1: be who you are on purpose -- Principle #2: focus on solving problems rather than winning arguments -- Principle #3: don't reward bad behavior or support conduct you do not value -- Principle #4: measure all actions based on results, and all thoughts based on rationality -- Principle #5: consciously choose which voices in your life deserve the most attention -- Principle #6: do not stay silent just so others can remain comfortable -- Principle #7: actively live and support a meritocracy -- Principle #8: identify and build your consequential knowledge -- Principle #9: work hard to understand the way others see things -- Principle #10: treat yourself and others with dignity and respect -- Conclusion: step onto the number line
Target audience
adult
resource.variantTitle
We have got issues
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