Hubbard’s Hopelessly Convoluted “Logic”
In this clip, I describe some of the bad logic that Hubbard puts forth in his “Data Series” policy letters and give some insight into… Read More »Hubbard’s Hopelessly Convoluted “Logic”
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One of Hubbard’s Biggest Logical Blunders
In this excerpt from a video I did about Scientology’s system of logic, I open by pointing out that Hubbard committed many logical fallacies and… Read More »One of Hubbard’s Biggest Logical Blunders
The ill-Logics of Scientology
This article about Hubbard’s theories about logic and reason, called the “Logics,” was written for The Underground Bunker last week and is being re-published here so I’ll have a record of my work on my own blog too!
It’s a funny thing that lately it’s been more and more difficult for me to make sense of L. Ron Hubbard’s gibberish. This is inconvenient since I have made it a part of my life to criticize his writings and therefore, from time to time, I do have to actually go back and read the stuff. Going back into this stuff feels like the proverbial frog in the slowly boiling pot. The mind reels from the senseless generalities and bizarre conclusions Hubbard draws from the everyday vicissitudes of our flawed human lives.
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[VIDEO] Using the Scientific Method in Everyday Life
Critical thinking skills are very important for getting along in life. They allow you to analyze problems or situations you find yourself involved in that don’t always have an easy or obvious answer. We all run into problems in relationships, work, school, etc. Wouldn’t it be easier if we could understand why things were happening around us and more easily see what we could do about them? That’s what critical thinking is all about. It’s not just for winning arguments!Read More »[VIDEO] Using the Scientific Method in Everyday Life
What is Critical Thinking?
Every single day, each one of us are assaulted with information. Facts and figures are thrown at us by the news media, advertisers, our boss, our subordinates, friends and family. Data comes in all different forms and varieties, from commercials claiming 4 out of 5 dentists recommend a particular toothpaste, to rumors about celebrities, to “facts” being taught to our children in schools. Just about every single person you run into or see or hear is feeding you information and claiming it is true.Read More »What is Critical Thinking?
Escaping the Prison of Belief
Critical thinking and logic have radically changed my life for the better. Unfortunately, when I bring up ‘critical thinking’ I notice that some people’s eyes seem to glaze over. People seem to think these are immensely philosophical and deep subjects which only college-educated intellectuals want to have anything to do with.
I’d like to break through that, so let’s talk about something really practical and useful, which also just happens to be the very heart and soul of critical thinking.Read More »Escaping the Prison of Belief