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 Laws
1.Identity
2.Causality
3.Non-Contradiction

Topic: 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 Podcast
http://completeliberty.com/

Happiness Counseling
http://happinesscounseling.com/

Cognitive Distortions
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cognitive_distortion

Logical Fallacies Basics
http://onegoodmove.org/fallacy/toc.htm

Ayn Rand Lexicon
http://aynrandlexicon.com/

How Cognitive Distortions Cause Emotional Distress
http://www.gapsychology.org/displaycommon.cfm?an=1&subarticlenbr=217

What is a Cognitive Bias?
http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-a-cognitive-bias.htm

Cognitive Restructuring
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cognitive_restructuring

Mood Repair Strategies
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mood_repair_strategies

The Feeling Good Handbook by David Burns
http://books.google.com

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