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Principles of Curiosity

"A guide to critical thinking"

Principles of Curiosity presents a general introduction to the foundations of scientific skepticism and critical thinking, focusing on a simple process we call the three Cs.

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  • Brian Dunning

    Brian Dunning

    Presenter

  • Heather Henderson

    Heather Henderson

    Herself

  • Tamara Robertson

    Tamara Robertson

    Herself

  • TYDI

    TYDI

    Himself (as Tyson Illingworth)

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Principles of Curiosity presents a general introduction to the foundations of scientific skepticism and critical thinking, focusing on a simple process we call the three Cs.

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