We know that our beliefs can be limiting, but they can also be wrong. The Socratic Method is a way of both examining our beliefs and testing them. In this episode Carter and Mo explore the Socratic Method, how it has helped them see certain things differently and why we need to build critical thinking skills.

• Why Carter and Mo are talking about the Socratic method (00:00)

• Carter’s favourite parts of the book (01:36)

• Theory versus what works in the real world (03:32)

• The importance of taking stock of you beliefs and re-examining them (04:01)

• What is the Socratic method? (05:41)

• Using the Socratic method on yourself vs using it to debate others (08:18)

• Carter challenged his beliefs on how much information about Covid he really needs (10:29)

• You have to question the person who is telling you to question people (13:23)

• The upsides and downsides of being an optimistic person (17:04)

• The importance of critical thinking and trying to tear down your own beliefs (18:03)

• Your opinions need to change as new and better information presents itself (21:22)

• How do you re-examine a belief? (25:38)

• Finding commonality between opposing viewpoints (28:42)

The Socratic Method: A Practitioner’s Handbook by Ward Farnsworth

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