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We've got issues: how you can stand strong for America's soul and sanity
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Table of Contents
From the Book - First Threshold Editions hardcover edition.
Foreword: a letter from Dr. Phil
Introduction: We've got issues
The price and consequences of disruption
Part one: America's daily focus has changed
Think freely, speak freely
"Inclusive language" isn't inclusive, and it's barely language
It's the 2020s, but we're living in 1984
The dangers of rewriting
Part two: From what they're doing to what you're doing
Deprogram yourself, because the truth is out there
We're doing our enemies' work for them
Programmed by algorithm (you're angry, they profit)
Censored by the algorithm
Avoid logical fallacies : presentism, confirmation bias, and positive bias
Are you open to changing your mind?
The dangerous temptation of victimhood
Sociograms and collective personality
Part three: Family, faith, and community
The family is under attack
What are you modeling?
The dangerous erosion of faith
Science is under attack
Part four: The ten working principles for a healhy society
Principle #1: Be who you are on purpose
Principle #2: Focus on solving problems rather than winning arguments
Principle #3: Don't reward bad behavior or support conduct you do not value
Principle #4: Measure all actions based on results, and all thoughts based on rationality
Principle #5: Consciously choose which voices in your life deserve the most attention
Principle #6: Do not stay silent just so others can remain comfortable
Principle #7: Actively live and support a meritocracy
Principle #8: Identify and build your consequential knowledge
Principle #9: Work hard to understand the way others see things
Principle #10: Treat yourself and others with dignity and respect
Conclusion: Step onto the number line.