The International Center for Clinical Excellence presents, "The Book Case" -- a discussion between addiction medicine physician and FIT certified trainer, Dan L...
Does it seem to you that we have become more fragile? Not only people, but culture, climate -- even whole countries -- seem brittle, one step away from crisis and catastrophe. In the latest Book Case podcast, my colleague Dr. Dan Lewis and I review two new books on the subject. Not only do they provide a provocative explanation for this trend – the way we think about risk and growth is wrong, even harmful – but also a number of concrete tools readers can apply to actually benefit from uncertainty and danger. Here’s the video link if you prefer to watch: https://youtu.be/uWibz43xTko. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Science and Scientism in Public Policy and Psychotherapy
"The science says ...," "Follow the science...," "The best evidence shows..." -- all phrases that became ubiquitous during the outbreak of CVD-19. But, was this actually science or scientific? In this episode, Scott and Dan review two magazine articles published recently in Harper's Magazine on the use and misuse of science in public policy and psychotherapy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Take Two Books and Call Me in the Morning
What ails the world? Too little or too much rationality? A lack of curiosity or failure to face facts?In this episode of the Book Case, Dan and Scott review two top selling books, each emphasizing a different solution for what ails the world and human interactions. Should you "take two" and call us in the morning, or read neither.Listen in for the answer! Here are the books reviewed (or mentioned) in the bookcase:1. Rationality (Pinker): https://amzn.to/3IiSjSs2. In Awe (O'Leary): https://amzn.to/3IgOL2Y3. Heart and Soul of Change (Hubble et al.): https://amzn.to/3WQgeg24. Rational Choice in an Incertain World (Dawes): https://amzn.to/3WBgNKS Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Two Books about Conflict and Polarization
In this episode of "The Book Case," Dan and Scott review two recent books about conflict and polarization. Both go far beyond the "othering" and "blaming" typical of volumes on this subject, providing a research-based explanation and evidence-based steps for reducing conflict and improving cooperation between people and groups with divergent beliefs and opinions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episode 8: Two Books on Love
Dan and Scott return with two books on love. The first, by psychoanalyst Erich Fromm, was published 66 years ago. The latter, "The Course on Love," a novel. Both are timely volumes on the status of interpersonal relationships in our time. The Course on Love: https://amzn.to/3rt14j7The Art of Loving: https://amzn.to/3SDUnH4 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The International Center for Clinical Excellence presents, "The Book Case" -- a discussion between addiction medicine physician and FIT certified trainer, Dan Lewis, and psychologist Scott D. Miller. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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