Mindware: Critical Thinking for the Information Age
Master essential critical thinking skills for the modern world, from statistics to cognitive biases and decision-making strategies.
Master essential critical thinking skills for the modern world, from statistics to cognitive biases and decision-making strategies.
Develop crucial critical thinking skills for the Information Age with this comprehensive course. Led by renowned psychologist Richard E. Nisbett, you'll explore key concepts in statistics, probability, scientific methodology, cognitive psychology, and decision-making theory. Learn to apply these tools to real-world situations, from analyzing data to making better personal and professional choices. The course covers a wide range of topics, including statistical inference, correlation, experimental design, cognitive biases, cost-benefit analysis, and logical reasoning. Through engaging lectures and practical examples, you'll gain the analytical skills necessary to navigate complex information landscapes and make more informed decisions in both your personal and professional life.
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What you'll learn
Apply statistical concepts like correlation, standard deviation, and effect size to real-world problems
Understand and utilize the law of large numbers in decision-making processes
Recognize and mitigate cognitive biases that affect judgment and decision-making
Design and interpret basic experiments to test causal relationships
Use base rates and regression to the mean for more accurate predictions
Conduct effective cost-benefit analyses for personal and professional decisions
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There are 10 modules in this course
Mindware: Critical Thinking for the Information Age is a comprehensive course designed to equip learners with essential analytical skills for navigating the complexities of modern life. Led by Professor Richard E. Nisbett, this course covers a wide range of topics crucial for effective decision-making and problem-solving. Students will delve into basic concepts of statistics and probability, explore the principles of scientific methodology, and learn about cognitive psychology and decision theory. The course emphasizes practical application, using examples from business, media, and everyday life to illustrate how these concepts can be used to analyze data, make better decisions, and avoid common cognitive biases. From understanding the law of large numbers to recognizing illusory correlations, and from conducting cost-benefit analyses to applying logical reasoning, this course provides a toolkit for smarter thinking in the Information Age.
Introduction
Module 1 · 30 Minutes to complete
Lesson 1: Statistics
Module 2 · 1 Hours to complete
Lesson 2: The Law of Large Numbers
Module 3 · 1 Hours to complete
Lesson 3: Correlation
Module 4 · 1 Hours to complete
Lesson 4: Experiments
Module 5 · 1 Hours to complete
Lesson 5: Prediction
Module 6 · 1 Hours to complete
Lesson 6: Cognitive Biases
Module 7 · 1 Hours to complete
Lesson 7: Choosing and Deciding
Module 8 · 1 Hours to complete
Lesson 8: Logic and Dialectical Reasoning
Module 9 · 1 Hours to complete
Conclusion
Module 10 · 26 Minutes to complete
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Distinguished Scholar in Culture and Cognition
Dr. Richard E. Nisbett is the Theodore M. Newcomb Distinguished University Professor at the University of Michigan, where he co-directs the Culture and Cognition Program and serves as a Research Professor at the Research Center for Group Dynamics within the Institute for Social Research. His research focuses on reasoning and cognitive processes, including induction, statistical reasoning, causal attribution, and cost-benefit analysis. Dr. Nisbett has made significant contributions to understanding how cultural differences shape cognitive styles, particularly contrasting East Asian and Western reasoning approaches.Through his influential work, Dr. Nisbett has demonstrated that formal reasoning rules can be effectively taught and applied to a wide range of everyday problems. His studies reveal that awareness of cognitive processes often lies outside conscious thought, challenging traditional views on introspection. He has also explored the "culture of honor" in the United States, examining how regional cultures influence behavior and cognition. Dr. Nisbett teaches the course "Mindware: Critical Thinking for the Information Age" on Coursera, where he shares his insights on critical thinking skills essential for navigating today's information landscape. His extensive research and teaching continue to shape the fields of psychology and cultural studies, making him a leading figure in understanding human cognition across different cultural contexts.
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