Ep.98 - How might one think like a Philosopher (at work) ?

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How might one think like a Philosopher in the workplace?

In this short, sharp Inbetweener episode, diving into a book by a previous guest, Dr Julian Baggini’s “How to Think like a Philosopher” " the Occupational Philosophers discuss exactly that!

Julian Baggini has 12 key principles that the book is built around for a more humane, balanced, and rational approach to thinking.

These include:

• Pay attention
• Question everything (including your questions)
• Watch your steps
• Follow the facts
• Watch your language
• Be eclectic
• Be a psychologist
• Know what matters
• Lose your ego
• Think for yourself, not by yourself
• Only connect
• Don’t give up.

Whilst they don’t want to big themselves up, The Occupational Philosophers think that diving into Julian’s Book helps them sound a little more intelligent than normal! Whilst you may not agree that they sound smarter, the book is excellent.

They hope you enjoy the show.

FYI: The Inbetweeners episodes are just that - smaller episodes 'in between' the longer format episodes designed to give a fruity burst of energy to enable you to be the most curious, creative and imaginative cat you can be - and have some fun in the process.

References:

• Selective Attention: Gorilla walking video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJG698U2Mvo
• Julian Baggini “How to think like a Philosopher” https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/62708028-how-to-think-like-a-philosopher

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