- Subjects
- Published
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New York :
Threshold Editions
2024.
- Language
- English
- Main Author
- Edition
- First Threshold Editions hardcover edition
- Physical Description
- xvi, 384 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
- Bibliography
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 365-384).
- ISBN
- 9781668061701
- Foreword: A Letter from Dr. Phil
- Introduction: We've Got Issues
- Chapter 1. The Price and Consequences of Disruption
- Part 1. America's Daily Focus has Changed
- Chapter 2. Think Freely, Speak Freely
- Chapter 3. "Inclusive Language" Isn't Inclusive, and It's Barely Language
- Chapter 4. It's the 2020s, but We're Living in 1984
- Chapter 5. The Dangers of Rewriting
- Part 2. From What They're Doing to What You're Doing
- Chapter 6. Deprogram Yourself, Because the Truth Is Out There
- Chapter 7. We're Doing Our Enemies' Work for Them
- Chapter 8. Programmed by Algorithm (You're Angry, They Profit)
- Chapter 9. Censored by the Algorithm
- Chapter 10. Avoid Logical Fallacies: Presentism, Confirmation Bias, and Positive Bias
- Chapter 11. Are You Open to Changing Your Mind?
- Chapter 12. The Dangerous Temptation of Victimhood
- Chapter 13. Sociograms and Collective Personality
- Part 3. Family, Faith, and Community
- Chapter 14. The Family Is Under Attack
- Chapter 15. What Are You Modeling?
- Chapter 16. The Dangerous Erosion of Faith
- Chapter 17. Science Is Under Attack
- Part 4. The Ten Working Principles for a Healthy Society
- 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 lust 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
- Acknowledgments
- Notes