Is Our Everyday Thinking Flawed? Discover the Science Behind Our Daily Mistakes

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A participant in a Masters in Philosophy program shared their experience with a free online course titled "The Science of Everyday Thinking" offered by the University of Queensland. Initially expecting a course on critical thinking, they found it focused on the psychology behind everyday mistakes. The course is described as fascinating and accessible to others interested in the subject. There was a brief discussion about potential concerns regarding course availability, with one participant expressing suspicion about limited sign-up openings. However, they acknowledged their paranoia and congratulated others who may benefit from the course.
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Hi Everyone

As part of the Masters in Philosophy program I am doing, I am also taking some free courses offered by other universities. I found one I initially thought was about critical thinking. I was wrong. It's about the psychology of the mistakes we make every day and why we make them. I checked with other mentors, and since it is about experimental results, it is OK to post here if people want to take it. It's free.

https://www.edx.org/learn/thinking/the-university-of-queensland-the-science-of-everyday-thinking

As an aside, it is from the university up the road, the University Of Queensland, and you get a glimpse of their beautiful campus near where I grew up.

I found it fascinating.

Thanks
Bill
 
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Suspiciously I was told there was exactly one sign-up opening...

But I may just be paranoid.
 
sbrothy said:
Suspiciously I was told there was exactly one sign-up opening...

But I may just be paranoid.

I can't check because I have done the course. It gives me - course completed.

I tried another course, also starting today, Introduction to Data Analytics, and it gave me no problem.

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Bill
 
As I said: I may be too paranoid. I admit I didn't dig deep enough to offer a real serious opinion, so I will give you and the course the benefit of the doubt. Also I'll congratulate you if you feel you gained something.
 
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