Truth (or the lack of it) in politics and how to think critically with help from Descartes - EP123

<p>Why politicians need to stop lying and cut the endless BS. A conversation with Philosophy Professor Deb Brown, Director of the Critical Thinking Project at the University of Queensland. Deb also chats with show host Gene Tunny and guest co-host Tim Hughes about what it means to think critically, drawing on her expertise in philosophy, including her study of Descartes.      </p><h3>About this episode’s guest - Professor Deb Brown</h3><p><a href="https://itali.uq.edu.au/profile/2895/deborah-brown" target="_blank">Deborah Brown</a> is Professor, School of Historical and Philosophical Inquiry at the University of Queensland, Australia. During her time in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Deb has coordinated a wide range of projects focusing on critical thinking. She has been instrumental in establishing connections and partnerships within the school sector, including with the Queensland Department of Education, as well as building partnerships across UQ and with international education providers. </p><p>As part of her role, Deb works to link the UQ Critical Thinking Project into relevant projects within the university to provide educators with an understanding of how to embed critical thinking in classroom practice and assessment and to maximise outcomes for students, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds. Deb has established a professional development program for educators, booster courses for school and university students and research collaborations with a diverse range of researchers from the broader UQ community. </p><p>Deb has a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Queensland and a Master of Arts and PHD from the University of Toronto.</p><h3>Links relevant to the conversation</h3><p>Abbreviations Deb uses:</p><ul><li>NAPLAN: National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy</li><li>SES: Socio-economic status</li></ul><p>The Australian ABC News article Deb was quoted in:</p><p><a href="https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-12-31/qld-politics-question-of-truth-honesty/100670402" targe