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Author McGraw, Phillip C., 1950- author.

Title We've got issues : how you can stand strong for America's soul and sanity / Phillip C. McGraw, Ph.D.

Publication Info. New York : Threshold Editions, 2024.

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Location Call No. OPAC Message Status
 Pittsburg 2nd Fl Non-Fiction  306.2 McG    New Books Pittsburg 2ndFL  DUE 05-12-24
Edition First Threshold Editions hardcover edition.
Description xvi, 384 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
text rdacontent
unmediated rdamedia
volume rdacarrier
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 365-384).
Contents Foreword: a letter from Dr. Phil -- Introduction: we've got issues -- The price and consequences of disruption -- Think freely, speak freely -- "Inclusive language" isn't inclusive, and it's barely language -- It's the 2020s, but we're living in 1984 -- The dangers of rewriting -- Deprogram yourself, because the truth is out there -- We're doing our enemies' work for them -- Programmed by algorithm (you're angry, they profit) -- Censored by the algorithm -- Avoid logical fallacies: presentism, confirmation bias, and positive bias -- Are you open to changing your mind? -- The dangerous temptation of victimhood -- Sociograms and collective personality -- The family is under attack -- What are you modeling? -- The dangerous erosion of faith -- Science is under attack -- Principle #1: be who you are on purpose -- Principle #2: focus on solving problems rather than winning arguments -- Principle #3: don't reward bad behavior or support conduct you do not value -- Principle #4: measure all actions based on results, and all thoughts based on rationality -- Principle #5: consciously choose which voices in your life deserve the most attention -- Principle #6: do not stay silent just so others can remain comfortable -- Principle #7: actively live and support a meritocracy -- Principle #8: identify and build your consequential knowledge -- Principle #9: work hard to understand the way others see things -- Principle #10: treat yourself and others with dignity and respect -- Conclusion: step onto the number line.
Summary From a #1 New York Times best-selling author and beloved television host comes a new book on how to come home to our core values, fortify our families and re-embrace self-determination and self-governance.
Subject Political culture -- United States.
Polarization (Social sciences) -- Political aspects -- United States.
Cancel culture -- United States.
Identity politics -- United States.
Social values -- United States.
United States -- Politics and government -- Public opinion.
United States -- Politics and government -- 21st century.
Added Title We have got issues
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