A Mind of Your Own: Unlocking the Power of Critical Thinking
by Warren Smith
Mentioned once across 1 show · first heard Apr 2026 on Digital Social Hour.
The general take
Warren Smith is promoting his upcoming book "A Mind of Your Own: Unlocking the Power of Critical Thinking" as a distillation of lessons that have shaped how he works, drawing from his experiences in filmmaking, narrative, and debate. He presents it as a practical guide to critical thinking based on what's been most impactful in his own life, though the full scope of his argument is cut off in the available quote.
About
"This book isn't merely for debaters or even truth seekers. It is for all of us. A Mind of Your Own is a blueprint for authenticity and a sovereign mind." —from the Foreword by PETER BOGHOSSIAN, coauthor of How to Have Impossible Conversations A Mind of Your Own reveals a simple but transformative truth: Logic is a skill, but most people have never been taught how to use it. This book is more than memorizing facts or winning arguments. It's about learning how to: Spot flawed reasoning instantly—in others and in yourself. Ask the right questions that expose truth and dismantle weak arguments. Separate emotions from logic to make better decisions in any situation. Stay composed under pressure, whether in a debate, negotiation, or conflict. Think independently in a world that constantly pressures you to conform.
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…warren smith discussing his upcoming book on critical thinking and debate strategy
“I've got a book coming out in August. About the education system or? No, about – it's called A Mind of Your Own, Unlocking the Power of Critical Thinking. And it's really the lessons that have helped – it's how I do what I do for lack of a better way to express it. The lessons that have been most impactful for me, even from what I've learned about filmmaking and the laws of narrative and debate, the idea is that we're constantly in these verbal chess games every day, whether you realize it or not, and applying game theory to that.”
Digital Social Hour — I Dropped Out… And It Changed Everything | Warren Smith | DSH #1913at 36:04
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