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Podcast: You Must Be Some Kind of Therapist
Episode: 131. “Is JK Rowling Transphobic?” Critical Thinking and its Consequences, with Warren Smith
Description: In this episode, I sit down with Warren Smith, a passionate educator and critical thinker, who gained viral attention for his thought-provoking dialogue in which he used Socratic dialogue to question a student’s belief that “J.K. Rowling is transphobic.” We dive deep into the importance of teaching critical thinking skills in today's educational landscape, where echo chambers and social media often stifle independent thought. How can we encourage students to think for themselves amidst a flood of content and opinions?Warren shares his experiences as a multimedia teacher, revealing the innovative ways he hel...