| International Standard Book Number |
9781668061701
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| International Standard Book Number |
1668061708
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| Dewey Decimal Classification Number |
306.20973
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| Personal Name |
McGraw, Phillip C., 1950- author.
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| Title Statement |
We've got issues : how you can stand strong for America's soul and sanity / Phillip C. McGraw, Ph.D.
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| Varying Form of Title |
We have got issues
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| Edition Statement |
First Threshold Editions hardcover edition.
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| Imprint |
New York : Threshold Editions, 2024.
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| Physical Description |
xvi, 384 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
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| Bibliography, Etc. Note |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 365-384).
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| Formatted Contents Note |
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.
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| Summary, Etc. |
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.
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| Subject Added Entry - Topical Term |
Social values United States
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| Subject Added Entry - Topical Term |
Political culture United States
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| Subject Added Entry - Topical Term |
Identity politics United States.
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| Subject Added Entry - Topical Term |
Cancel culture United States.
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| Subject Added Entry - Topical Term |
Polarization (Social sciences) Political aspects United States.
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| Subject Added Entry - Geographical Term |
United States Politics and government 21st century.
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| Subject Added Entry - Geographical Term |
United States Politics and government Public opinion.
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