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Here Be Dragons: An Introduction to Critical Thinking
 
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Here Be Dragons: An Introduction to Critical Thinking

Starring: Brian Dunning Director: Brian Dunning Format: DVD
4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (26 customer reviews)

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  • Actors: Brian Dunning
  • Directors: Brian Dunning
  • Writers: Brian Dunning
  • Producers: Brian Dunning
  • Format: NTSC
  • Region: All Regions
  • Studio: CreateSpace
  • DVD Release Date: July 3, 2008
  • Run Time: 41 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (26 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B001CB153C
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #49,985 in Movies & TV (See Bestsellers in Movies & TV)

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Here Be Dragons is a 40 minute video introduction to critical thinking. It is suitable for general audiences and is licensed for free distribution and public display. Most people fully accept paranormal and pseudoscientific claims without critique as they are promoted by the mass media. Here Be Dragons offers a toolbox for recognizing and understanding the dangers of pseudoscience, and appreciation for the reality-based benefits offered by real science. Here Be Dragons is written and presented by Brian Dunning, host and producer of the Skeptoid podcast, author of Skeptoid: Critical Analysis of Pop Phenomena, and Executive Producer of The Skeptologists.

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A great intro to critical thinking, July 14, 2008
By Sarah Starr "TheStoryInYourEyes" (Torrington, CT United States) - See all my reviews
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This video would be great to use in a classroom with young people, to teach them how to think straight when they are bombarded by misinformation from TV, unscrupulous practitioners, or simply friends or family who just don't know any better. Brian Dunning has an engaging delivery and speaks in understandable terms about these issues. There is also a great explanation of what a valid controlled clinical trial consists of, which is very illuminating in that it shows how much effort is needed to overcome the false perceptions and placebo effects that are the reason the supplement and "alt med" industries stay in business and have so many people who swear by their questionable remedies.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent intro to the process of critical thinking, July 14, 2008
By Denzil Burriss "Denzil" (Kansas City, MO USA) - See all my reviews
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Brian Dunning has created an excellent resource for teaching the basics of critical thinking.

Here Be Dragons is a classroom appropriate alternative to Penn and Teller's: BS that creates a compelling case for science-based exploration of the natural world.
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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Best of Critical Thinking Primers , July 14, 2008
I found this video quite informitive and has helped me better understand the critical thinking process.
Mr. Dunning uses real world situations and then disects the logic behind these in a easy to understand language.

This video is a must have for anyone interested in critical thinking
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1.0 out of 5 stars Does religion fall into the dangers of pseudoscience?
Just curious - does religion and spirituality fall into the category of the dangers of pseudoscience? Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Informative!
Although there was nothing flashy in terms of production, this film held my attention with it's clear and important commentary. Read more
Published 9 months ago by accidental traverler x

5.0 out of 5 stars A fantastic resource
I've seen this movie several times, and shared it with friends and family. The material is easily accessible to the general public, and very professionally produced. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Joseph Lamoree

5.0 out of 5 stars Makes you think
This is an excellent movie, short and to the point. It greatly aids in ones ability to question what they hear/see/read to make sure you don't just except everything at face... Read more
Published 10 months ago by J. Turner

5.0 out of 5 stars A must see
This should be required watching for every high schooler. A great into into critical thinking.
Published 10 months ago by Steve Wheeler

4.0 out of 5 stars Hits Its Target
HBD is not a great video. There are a few good graphics, but the editing and staging can be a bit distracting.

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Published 10 months ago by J. D. Wegner

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for classrooms!
My students (10th science) really enjoyed this video even though nothing exploded or had real superpowers.
Published 11 months ago by Daniel P. Henry

5.0 out of 5 stars Skeptoid - Critical thinking!
An excellent review and debunking of the current state of popular waffle that saturates our modern society. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Mr. David Harris

5.0 out of 5 stars Time to wake up
I recently stumbled upon the podcast hosted by Brian Dunning. By the interesting podcasts I got interested in critical thinking and saw this movie.

Voila! Read more
Published 11 months ago by Ronald Pettersen

5.0 out of 5 stars Hurrah for Dunning
Excellent critical thinking primer in a format that has a chance to reach out to popular culture consumers.
Published 11 months ago by D. Schranck

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