<![CDATA[Science of Critical Thinking with Dr. Dandotkar]]>This podcast presents quick reviews of topics I teach.

]]>https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw4-2T0iS4Hykr4y2qfA9QwRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Tue, 16 Jun 2026 04:35:13 GMTMon, 29 Dec 2025 18:53:09 GMT60Ssrikant Dandotkar<p>This podcast presents quick reviews of topics I teach.</p>episodicSsrikant Dandotkarssri.dandotkar@gmail.comno<![CDATA[CT Podcast: Knowledge Update 1. AI & Misinformation in Ed.]]>The conversation explores the impact of AI, specifically Chat GPT, on education and critical thinking. It delves into the limitations of AI, the risks of misinformation, and the importance of evidence and evaluation in learning.

Takeaways

  • AI's fluency can influence trust and belief
  • Critical thinking and evaluation are essential in AI use

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction and Gratitude
  • 06:36 Inoculation and Cognitive Immune System
  • 13:05 Practical Guidance for AI Use
]]>1ad492d4-02e6-4de8-a9bd-6e4957093235Fri, 03 Apr 2026 13:59:42 GMT<p>The conversation explores the impact of AI, specifically Chat GPT, on education and critical thinking. It delves into the limitations of AI, the risks of misinformation, and the importance of evidence and evaluation in learning.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>AI's fluency can influence trust and belief</li><li>Critical thinking and evaluation are essential in AI use</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction and Gratitude</li><li>06:36 Inoculation and Cognitive Immune System</li><li>13:05 Practical Guidance for AI Use</li></ul>no00:09:5811CT Podcast: Knowledge Update 1. AI & Misinformation in Ed.full<![CDATA[Teaser: CT Ep2. Memory & CT Why Our Memories Mislead Us & How to Study Smarter]]>The conversation delves into the importance of critical thinking and how to overcome default patterns of thinking. It then explores the biases and limits of memory, discussing how memory mediates thinking and the trustworthiness of memories as evidence. Finally, it touches on emotional salience and memorability in learning and reading.

Takeaways

  • Importance of critical thinking
  • Biases and limits of memory

Chapters

  • 00:00 The Importance of Critical Thinking and Overcoming Default Patterns of Thinking
  • 39:14 Emotional Salience and Memorability
]]>87fae50c-0be6-4d2a-a24e-2d7c04e74fc5Fri, 20 Feb 2026 00:38:20 GMT<p>The conversation delves into the importance of critical thinking and how to overcome default patterns of thinking. It then explores the biases and limits of memory, discussing how memory mediates thinking and the trustworthiness of memories as evidence. Finally, it touches on emotional salience and memorability in learning and reading.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Importance of critical thinking</li><li>Biases and limits of memory</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 The Importance of Critical Thinking and Overcoming Default Patterns of Thinking</li><li>39:14 Emotional Salience and Memorability</li></ul>no00:00:5612Teaser: CT Ep2. Memory & CT Why Our Memories Mislead Us & How to Study Smartertrailer<![CDATA[Critical Thinking Podcast Ep2. Memory & CT]]>Ssrikant shares a story about his roommate preparing for medical exams and the study technique he used.

Takeaways

  • Effective study techniques
  • Balancing study and rest

Chapters

  • 00:00 Effective Study Techniques
]]>fd1bd98b-f9f8-4ad5-951d-a6c64754e1afFri, 20 Feb 2026 00:18:09 GMT<p>Ssrikant shares a story about his roommate preparing for medical exams and the study technique he used.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Effective study techniques</li><li>Balancing study and rest</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Effective Study Techniques</li></ul>no00:00:5112Critical Thinking Podcast Ep2. Memory & CTtrailer<![CDATA[CT Podcast Ep2. Memory & CT]]>The podcast episode delves into the biases and limits of memory, the impact of emotions on memory, and strategies for enhancing memory retention through meaningful encoding. It also explores the formation of flashbulb memories and the role of emotions in memory enhancement and distortion. The conversation delves into the malleability of memories, the impact of vivid emotional memories, and the vulnerabilities of memory reconstruction. It also explores the concepts of confirmation bias and the Pollyanna effect, highlighting their influence on memory and belief systems. Additionally, the discussion emphasizes the critical role of attention in memory formation and the importance of being critical of memory for critical thinking.

Takeaways

  • Memory is only as accurate as what we pay attention to
  • Emotions can enhance or distort memory
  • Meaningful encoding of information leads to better memory retention Malleability of memories
  • Influence of confirmation bias and the Pollyanna effect on memory and belief systems
  • The critical role of attention in memory formation

Chapters

  • 00:00 Formation of Flashbulb Memories and the Role of Emotions
  • 01:19:39 Critical Thinking and Memory
]]>5cc04c20-35ec-4e77-9813-bf2e1f51719eWed, 18 Feb 2026 01:42:58 GMT<p>The podcast episode delves into the biases and limits of memory, the impact of emotions on memory, and strategies for enhancing memory retention through meaningful encoding. It also explores the formation of flashbulb memories and the role of emotions in memory enhancement and distortion. The conversation delves into the malleability of memories, the impact of vivid emotional memories, and the vulnerabilities of memory reconstruction. It also explores the concepts of confirmation bias and the Pollyanna effect, highlighting their influence on memory and belief systems. Additionally, the discussion emphasizes the critical role of attention in memory formation and the importance of being critical of memory for critical thinking.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Memory is only as accurate as what we pay attention to</li><li>Emotions can enhance or distort memory</li><li>Meaningful encoding of information leads to better memory retention Malleability of memories</li><li>Influence of confirmation bias and the Pollyanna effect on memory and belief systems</li><li>The critical role of attention in memory formation</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Formation of Flashbulb Memories and the Role of Emotions</li><li>01:19:39 Critical Thinking and Memory</li></ul>no00:44:28CT Podcast Ep2. Memory & CTfull<![CDATA[Critical Thinking Podcast Ep1]]>The conversation delves into the interconnectedness of thinking and attitude, the role of consensus seeking in decision making, the distinction between logical thinking and truth seeking, the impact of emotions on critical thinking, and the influence of emotional charge on metacognition. It emphasizes the management of biases, the use of logic as a tool for truth and knowledge seeking, and the importance of metacognitive awareness in critical thinking.

Takeaways

  • Thinking and attitude are interconnected
  • Critical thinking involves clear, logical, and purpose-driven thinking
  • Biases are inherent and can be managed through learning and reflection
  • Consensus seeking can strengthen decision making by considering multiple perspectives
  • Logic is a tool for truth-seeking and knowledge-seeking
  • Emotions can influence thinking and should be managed for effective critical thinking
  • Metacognition is affected by emotional charge and stress, impacting critical thinking

Chapters

  • 00:00 Interconnection of Thinking and Attitude
  • 05:22 The Role of Consensus Seeking in Decision Making
  • 12:25 Logical Thinking and Truth Seeking
  • 26:30 Emotions and Critical Thinking
  • 35:18 Metacognition and Emotional Charge
]]>62d18729-7e32-43ad-b1bb-22de8421cdf0Mon, 26 Jan 2026 03:17:24 GMT<p>The conversation delves into the interconnectedness of thinking and attitude, the role of consensus seeking in decision making, the distinction between logical thinking and truth seeking, the impact of emotions on critical thinking, and the influence of emotional charge on metacognition. It emphasizes the management of biases, the use of logic as a tool for truth and knowledge seeking, and the importance of metacognitive awareness in critical thinking.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Thinking and attitude are interconnected</li><li>Critical thinking involves clear, logical, and purpose-driven thinking</li><li>Biases are inherent and can be managed through learning and reflection</li><li>Consensus seeking can strengthen decision making by considering multiple perspectives</li><li>Logic is a tool for truth-seeking and knowledge-seeking</li><li>Emotions can influence thinking and should be managed for effective critical thinking</li><li>Metacognition is affected by emotional charge and stress, impacting critical thinking</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Interconnection of Thinking and Attitude</li><li>05:22 The Role of Consensus Seeking in Decision Making</li><li>12:25 Logical Thinking and Truth Seeking</li><li>26:30 Emotions and Critical Thinking</li><li>35:18 Metacognition and Emotional Charge</li></ul>no00:30:5311Critical Thinking Podcast Ep1full