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The Importance of Critical Thinking and Civil Discourse in Today's Polarized World

Podcast: Stanford Legal
Published: Feb 5, 2026
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Stanford’s Robert MacCoun shows how scientific habits can sharpen judgment and strengthen civil discourse in a polarized society.