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Christopher Dwyer Ph.d

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What Is the ‘Critical’ in Critical Thinking?

Explaining away a fundamental misinterpretation about critical thinking.

16.03.2026 50

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Christopher Dwyer Ph.d

Why “Do Your Own Research” Is Bad Advice

Educating yourself and (mis)understanding research.

21.02.2026 250

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Christopher Dwyer Ph.d

Have We Fallen Out of Love With Valentine’s Day?

29.01.2026 30

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Christopher Dwyer Ph.d

5 Traits of Wisdom

09.01.2026 100

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Christopher Dwyer Ph.d

Considering the Ups and Downs of Nostalgia

10.12.2025 40

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Christopher Dwyer Ph.d

Knowledge Doesn’t Exist the Way We Think It Does

19.11.2025 70

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Christopher Dwyer Ph.d

The Lessons of “The Trick-or-Treat Study”

30.10.2025 50

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What Makes Us Scared?

15.10.2025 30

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Christopher Dwyer Ph.d

Are You Wise? And What Actually Is Wisdom?

11.09.2025 40

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Christopher Dwyer Ph.d

How the Experience of Time Differs Between Adults and Children

28.08.2025 50

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Christopher Dwyer Ph.d

How Much Do You Trust Expert Opinion?

16.07.2025 40

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Christopher Dwyer Ph.d

Why Is Political Extremism the New Trend?

26.06.2025 40

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Christopher Dwyer Ph.d

How ‘Sure’ Can You Be About Anything?

05.06.2025 30

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Christopher Dwyer Ph.d

Critical Thinking in a Nutshell

15.05.2025 40

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Christopher Dwyer Ph.d

Why Is Metacognition So Important for Good Thinking?

03.04.2025 60

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Christopher Dwyer Ph.d

Evaluating Tips for Reading More

12.03.2025 30

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Christopher Dwyer Ph.d

Why I Stopped Caring About Enhancing Everyone’s Thinking

20.02.2025 20

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Christopher Dwyer Ph.d

Is Being Materialistic Actually a Bad Thing?

30.01.2025 30

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Christopher Dwyer Ph.d

Want to Read More? The Psychology of Reading Fiction

Personal Perspective: Thinking about the practicalities and benefits of reading fiction regularly.

07.01.2025 30

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Christopher Dwyer Ph.d