
A Mind of Your Own
Independent Thinking in the Age of Misinformation
Warren Smith(Author)
Diversion Books (Publisher)
Will be published approx. on 8. October 2026
Book
Hardback
240 pages
979-8-89515-102-0 (ISBN)
Description
"This book isn't merely for debaters or even truth seekers. It is for all of us. A Mind of Your Own is a blueprint for authenticity and a sovereign mind."
-from the Foreword by PETER BOGHOSSIAN, coauthor of How to Have Impossible Conversations
A Mind of Your Own reveals a simple but transformative truth: Logic is a skill, but most people have never been taught how to use it. This book is more than memorizing facts or winning arguments. It's about learning how to:
Spot flawed reasoning instantly-in others and in yourself.
Ask the right questions that expose truth and dismantle weak arguments.
Separate emotions from logic to make better decisions in any situation.
Stay composed under pressure, whether in a debate, negotiation, or conflict.
Think independently in a world that constantly pressures you to conform.
At the core of Smith's method is a radical shift: Stop trying to prove you're right-and start pursuing what's true. When you detach your identity from your opinions and follow logic wherever it leads, you become far more effective, persuasive, and resilient.
-from the Foreword by PETER BOGHOSSIAN, coauthor of How to Have Impossible Conversations
A Mind of Your Own reveals a simple but transformative truth: Logic is a skill, but most people have never been taught how to use it. This book is more than memorizing facts or winning arguments. It's about learning how to:
Spot flawed reasoning instantly-in others and in yourself.
Ask the right questions that expose truth and dismantle weak arguments.
Separate emotions from logic to make better decisions in any situation.
Stay composed under pressure, whether in a debate, negotiation, or conflict.
Think independently in a world that constantly pressures you to conform.
At the core of Smith's method is a radical shift: Stop trying to prove you're right-and start pursuing what's true. When you detach your identity from your opinions and follow logic wherever it leads, you become far more effective, persuasive, and resilient.
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Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Weight
464 gr
ISBN-13
979-8-89515-102-0 (9798895151020)
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approx. 08/2026
Simon + Schuster LLC
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Person
Warren Smith is a leading advocate for independent thinking in an era of groupthink and ideological conformity. A former educator, filmmaker, and storyteller, he gained national attention when his statement-"Critical thinking should be the first thing taught in schools"-went viral, sparking 33M+ views. He has since become a go-to guest for top podcasts, including The Joe Rogan Experience, The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast, and The Rubin Report, with hosts rallying behind his mission and urging him to write this book.