Uploaded December 2024 | Updated September 2026, 6 hours ago
Want to think smarter and level up your critical thinking? This week, I sat down with Dr. Michael Huemer—a philosopher, author, and professor who tackles the toughest intellectual questions out there. We dive into everything from confirmation bias and Moore's Paradox to the big ideas in his latest book, Progressive Myths.
Michael breaks down practical strategies for evaluating ideas clearly (and calling out the nonsense), and I share how these insights have changed the way I make decisions.Grab a cup of coffee, open your notebook, and let's learn how to think critically from a living philosopher!
CHAPTER:
0:00 - Intro
2:02 - Are there philosophers today?
6:35 - Knowledge or tunnel vision?
12:50 - Groupthink
15:08 - Being rationally irrational
16:58 - Moore's Paradox
23:11 - Objective goals
25:13 - Definition of myths
33:22 - The value of evidence
36:15 - Confirmation bias
46:42 - Starting with a thesis
49:41 - Gather research
51:44 - Example case
1:10:56 - Skepticism
1:14:16 - Reliable sources
1:17:00 - Emotions
1:19:52 - The value of writing
1:24:03 - Final thoughts
👋 Links from the show:
Michael Huemer on Substack: fakenous.substack.com
My Favorite Michael Huemer Books:
📘 Progressive Myths: amzn.to/3ZKfJbr
📗 Understanding Knowledge: amzn.to/49wDxD9
📕 Knowledge, Reality, and Value: amzn.to/49thsVS
Other Important Links
* * * * *
📚🛍️ Visit my bookstore: edgewaterbookstore.com
📝 — Subscribe to my Newsletter Letter — thereadwellpodcast.com/newsletter
🎉 — Join My Book Club — thereadwellpodcast.com/book-club
* * * * *
Until next time, read slowly - take notes - apply the ideas.
-Eddy
Want to think smarter and level up your critical thinking? This week, I sat down with Dr. Michael Huemer—a philosopher, author, and professor who tackles the toughest intellectual questions out there. We dive into everything from confirmation bias and Moore's Paradox to the big ideas in his latest book, Progressive Myths.
Michael breaks down practical strategies for evaluating ideas clearly (and calling out the nonsense), and I share how these insights have changed the way I make decisions.Grab a cup of coffee, open your notebook, and let's learn how to think critically from a living philosopher!
CHAPTER:
0:00 - Intro
2:02 - Are there philosophers today?
6:35 - Knowledge or tunnel vision?
12:50 - Groupthink
15:08 - Being rationally irrational
16:58 - Moore's Paradox
23:11 - Objective goals
25:13 - Definition of myths
33:22 - The value of evidence
36:15 - Confirmation bias
46:42 - Starting with a thesis
49:41 - Gather research
51:44 - Example case
1:10:56 - Skepticism
1:14:16 - Reliable sources
1:17:00 - Emotions
1:19:52 - The value of writing
1:24:03 - Final thoughts
👋 Links from the show:
Michael Huemer on Substack: fakenous.substack.com
My Favorite Michael Huemer Books:
📘 Progressive Myths: amzn.to/3ZKfJbr
📗 Understanding Knowledge: amzn.to/49wDxD9
📕 Knowledge, Reality, and Value: amzn.to/49thsVS
Other Important Links
* * * * *
📚🛍️ Visit my bookstore: edgewaterbookstore.com
📝 — Subscribe to my Newsletter Letter — thereadwellpodcast.com/newsletter
🎉 — Join My Book Club — thereadwellpodcast.com/book-club
* * * * *
Until next time, read slowly - take notes - apply the ideas.
-Eddy
