critical thinking

Nov
30
The Challenge of Critical Thinking: Why Stress Hijacks Our Rational Brain

The Challenge of Critical Thinking: Why Stress Hijacks Our Rational Brain

Stress, emotion, and the ability to take an ethical, rational stand for what you know is right.
1 min read
Aug
03
Is History Repeating? What the Rise of Fascism and Dictatorships Can Tell Us About How to Act, Now

Is History Repeating? What the Rise of Fascism and Dictatorships Can Tell Us About How to Act, Now

Think Queerly Podcast, Episode 245
1 min read
Mar
02
What Is Gender Ideology? The False Belief That There Are Only 2 Genders.

What Is Gender Ideology? The False Belief That There Are Only 2 Genders.

This is what ideological dogmatism looks like; everything is the same, can only happen in one way, and is vigorously policed.
2 min read
Jan
06
Labels Used to Describe Identities - Like Gay, Straight, Trans, Male, Female — Are Not Fixed in Meaning

Labels Used to Describe Identities - Like Gay, Straight, Trans, Male, Female — Are Not Fixed in Meaning

Human experience is not a constant — it is not fixed or static. When we experience new things — historically as civilizations
1 min read
Sep
22
Why Do LGBTQ+ Activists Persist in the Fight for Their Rights?

Why Do LGBTQ+ Activists Persist in the Fight for Their Rights?

Untenable Podcast Episode: Embracing Diversity and Challenging Prejudice LGBTQ+ rights activists tirelessly champion the cause of sexual and gender orientation
2 min read
Apr
09
Interview with Tim McCaskell, Author of “Queer Progress: From Homophobia to Homonationalism.”

Interview with Tim McCaskell, Author of “Queer Progress: From Homophobia to Homonationalism.”

A memoir and analysis of early Toronto gay and lesbian liberation politics, HIV/AIDS activism, economic and social changes, identity
6 min read
Mar
01
The Threat of Religious Extremism and Radicalized Individuals to the Common Good

The Threat of Religious Extremism and Radicalized Individuals to the Common Good

The lack of critical thinking skills, open-mindedness, and prejudice leads to inhumane behaviour. TQP219 Critical thinking is not about being
4 min read
Nov
29
Why Are Rightwing Extremist Groups So Secretive?

Why Are Rightwing Extremist Groups So Secretive?

What have they got to hide? On the discontentment and tragedy of not knowing one’s connection with humanity. Recently,
7 min read
Nov
27
David Suzuki’s ‘Blown Up’ Pipelines Comment is Not an Act of Eco-Terrorism

David Suzuki’s ‘Blown Up’ Pipelines Comment is Not an Act of Eco-Terrorism

If you want to be happy, don’t read the news. Obviously, it depends on the news you are consuming.
3 min read
Oct
13
We Don’t Need Gods or Religions to be Spiritual

We Don’t Need Gods or Religions to be Spiritual

Thinking Queerly: 52-Weeks of Critical Reflections On Liberating Humanity, Week 4. We don’t need gods or religions to be
2 min read