182: Logic Saves Lives Part 8 - Cognitive Distortions and Cognitive Restructuring

Logic is about understanding reality in a non-contradictory way and how can we see things for what they are.Metaphysical Laws1.Identity2.Causality3.Non-ContradictionTopic: Wes Bertrand (Complete Liberty Podcast) and I discuss cognitive distortions, exaggerated and irrational thoughts common in thinking about self, society, politics and relationships. Cognitive distortions can interfere with our most sincere efforts to think in a clear, consistent and logical manner.Bumper Music:"Woodstock" Crosby, Stills and Nash Look Closer:Complete Liberty Podcasthttp://completeliberty.com/Happiness Counselinghttp://happinesscounseling.com/Cognitive Distortionshttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cognitive_distortionLogical Fallacies Basicshttp://onegoodmove.org/fallacy/toc.htmAyn Rand Lexiconhttp://aynrandlexicon.com/How Cognitive Distortions Cause Emotional Distresshttp://www.gapsychology.org/displaycommon.cfm?an=1&subarticlenbr=217What is a Cognitive Bias?http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-a-cognitive-bias.htmCognitive Restructuringhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cognitive_restructuringMood Repair Strategieshttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mood_repair_strategiesThe Feeling Good Handbook by David Burnshttp://books.google.com$6.00/Month - Join the A/V Club and Receive Bonus ContentWe need 150 monthly subscribers! If you listen to the show and enjoy the videos, please consider making a commitment of $6.00 per month, or about $.20 per day. When we launch the new site, you'll have access to a bonus content section that will be updated weekly. Please sign up right here.