| Edition |
First Threshold Editions hardcover edition. |
| Description |
xvi, 384 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| 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. |
| 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 -- Part one: America's daily focus has changed -- 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 -- Part two: From what they're doing to what you're doing -- 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 -- Part three: Family, faith, and community -- The family is under attack -- What are you modeling? -- The dangerous erosion of faith -- Science is under attack -- Part four: The ten working principles for a healthy society -- 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. |
| 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 |
| ISBN |
9781668061701 (hardcover) |
|
1668061708 (hardcover) |
|
