CRITICAL THINKING:
Tools to Interpret the World
How should we think about world events? On this course, learn how to think for yourself, and how to strip away the biases and constructed narratives designed to confuse us and obscure what's really going on.
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Carne is that rare combination: a brave and original thinker, and a man whose actions speak for his convictions."
JOHN LE CARRÉ, author of The Night ManagerÂ
In a time of division, disinformation and competing narratives, this course in Critical Thinking is an excellent tool for anyone trying to make sense of the world.experience and intellectual honesty to analyze current events and future possibilities beyond simplistic narratives."
Alexandra Mills, Founder, 'Strictly Statecraft', Philosophy MA University College London (UCL)
When politics and public discourse feel increasingly polarized, this Critical Thinking course is valuable far beyond international relations. Carne Ross brings the perspective of a truly independent thinker, combining experience and intellectual honesty to analyze current events and future possibilities beyond simplistic narratives."
ÂSantiago Arca HenĂłn, MA, financial crime specialist, Poland
Understand Global
events Like Never Before
It's getting harder and harder to cut through the bombardment of news, biassed narratives and outright lies. This course provides practical tools and innovative frameworks to analyze world affairs and phenomena, identify the structures and ideas that drive events, and excavate what's really going on.
The Problems We Face:
- Information Overload
The vast amount of global data makes it difficult to identify key insights. - Hidden Forces at Play
Geopolitical events are shaped by unseen influences and ideas that traditional analytical methods overlook. - Outdated Methods
Conventional tools tend to tackle only one or two layers of a complex, multi-faceted system. - Lack of Predictive Power
Without the right tools, anticipating shifts and events is nearly impossible. - Linearity
Most analysts and commentators claim linear causality - input A leads to output B. But in fact all outcomes are the result of systems, understanding of which is essential.
What You’ll Gain
Innovative Analytical Tools
14 Lessons to learn and master cutting-edge analytical methods
Deeper Global Insights
Learn new theories and vocabulary to apply to world events
Structured Analysis Methods
Learn multiple structured approaches to complex geopolitical issues
Better
Predictive Skills
Enhance your ability to anticipate changes and make informed decisions
Stronger Strategic Thinking
Stand out as a professional with expert insight
COURSE introduction
This course is structured into 14 separate lessons, each roughly 20 minutes long, providing a deep, but logical learning experience. Each module will teach you new tools to interpret global events and, ultimately, bring them together to give you a comprehensive analytical framework. Carne introduces the course in this short video.
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