Thinking 2 Think

Send us Fan Mail In part 3 of my series of lectures on How To Input Critical Thinking In Your Own Life , I examine how you can predict possible outcomes for yourself or others that will make you look like a fortune teller! Topics in this episode includes: Examine how different professions have the ability to use "foresight" to be successful.  How logic plays a key factor in predicting th...

Send us Fan Mail In part 2 of my series of lectures on How To Input Critical Thinking In Your Own Life , we dive into different ways to avoid the pitfalls of making bad decisions and begin to remove the emotional element of your decision making. Topics in this episode includes: We evaluate what is stoic philosophy and why it should be relevant to your life.  Analyze famous people who were able to...

Send us Fan Mail In order for you to develop critical thinking in your life, we first need to have an understanding of life in general. We analyze how life is a game of Poker and Chess and how we always need to play to win. Listen and follow the analysis on what how to determine the game you're in and what we can learn from it in order to begin applying the art and science of Critical Thinkin...

Send us Fan Mail With a famous celebrity getting removed from a film franchise, the 2020 elections, voters who supported an opposing political party getting "listed", and the conversation of what is hate speech, I decided to do an episode straight from the book I am currently working on and give you a non-partisan, critical thinker's view on these situations to help give you some pe...

Send us Fan Mail This episode elaborates with much more examples of "Moral Policing" and how morals and laws can overshadow each other in a very negative way. This episode also comes with a fictional short story that I created with moral value examples. Please don't forget to like, share, and subscribe because this helps the podcast and lets me know you want more content!  Support t...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I define the differences between Morals and Ethics, give you historical examples, and highlight how moral policing can be dangerous to any society. We also examine an exercise that helps you evaluate your morals and ethics and help you on the first step to live an ethical life. Support the show About the host: M.A. Aponte is a former JPMorgan banker, former Merril...

Send us Fan Mail From the beginning of human history recorded until the present, slavery has evolved over the years while involving everyone in our society. Whether we like it or not, we directly or indirectly benefit from slavery, and no, I am NOT talking about the issues of history that the "1619 Project" declares to claim, which was debunked by every credible historian in western soci...

Send us Fan Mail In this lecture, I will be diving into the power of History, but more importantly, how history can change to fit other people's agenda or motives. People in power do this to either rise a certain group up or demonize and belittle another group. History can be boring for many people, but that doesn't mean it is not important. Because it is History that builds a common mor...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we examine the history and issues of Socialism, the comparison to Capitalism, and trying to have an understanding to the complexity to it all. Based on the facts that I uncover, ask some questions that you need to answer for yourself regarding the topic as well as my personal opinion. References (Contact for additional sources) :  https://www.merriam-webster.com/d...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode I will be discussing Critical Theory. This is part of critical "race" theory, critical "social" theory, white fragility, sexism, etc. We analyze the history of critical theory and why it is important for you to understand it in order to truly make a sound judgement about it. Resources : Berendzen, J.C., "Max Horkheimer", The Stanford E...

Send us Fan Mail An intro (refresher) to Civics and Citizenship.  What are your responsibilities as a citizen of the United States?  What are some of its features?  (and a more important question) why should you care? I tackle these questions and give you advice on what simple steps you can take to start going on the right path of proper citizenship! BONUS EPISODE! Normal schedule are on Sundays....

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we will introduce the power of words through rhetoric. We talk about the emotional, logical, and credible appeal when using words and strategies that are used to influence you.  Don't forget to like, follow, and share this podcast! It is really helpful for me to know that the strategies of Critical Thinking are spreading. Support the show About the host: M.A....

Send us Fan Mail Website : MAAponte.com This is the first episode of Thinking 2 Think, the Critical Thinking podcast where we analyze topics such as Civics, History, Culture, Philosophy, Politics, business, and current events through a critical thinkers lens. I am your host, the social studies educator Michael Antonio Aponte also known by my students as Mr. A. If you like our show and want to know...