The Reality of Prayer and Fasting: Separating Fact from Fiction

Explore the reality of prayer and fasting, and discover the science behind these ancient practices. We'll examine the psychological and physiological effects of fasting, and discuss the role of the placebo and nocebo effects in shaping our experiences.

Is prayer and fasting just a matter of faith, or can they truly impact our lives? We'll take a critical look at the evidence and separate fact from fiction.

Join us as we discuss:

The benefits and limitations of prayer and fasting
The power of the placebo and nocebo effects in shaping our experiences
The importance of critical thinking and hard work in achieving success
A rational approach to understanding prayer and fasting

Whether you're a believer or a skeptic, this video will provide you with a thought-provoking exploration of prayer and fasting."

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Best Resources to develop Critical thinking

Websites

International Critical Thinking Foundation
https://icriticalthinking.org/

The Foundation of Critical Thinking
https://www.criticalthinking.org/


Books
Thinking, Fast and Slow, by Daniel Kahnemann
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Enlightenment Now: The Case for Reason, Science, Humanism, and Progress by Steven Pinker https://amzn.in/d/gCNtiVs

Rationality: What It Is, Why It Seems Scarce, Why It Matters by Steven Pinker https://amzn.in/d/98cpcvO

How the Mind Works by Steven Pinker
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The Art of Thinking Clearly: The Secrets of Perfect Decision-Making, by Rolf Dobelli https://amzn.in/d/gpLkfrh

Predictably Irrational: The Hidden Forces that Shape Our Decisions by Dan Ariely https://amzn.in/d/9MpwrEb

An Introduction to Critical Thinking by Madhucchanda Sen
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Charles Peirce's Theory of Scientific Method, by Francis E. Reilly
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Asking the Right Questions, by M. Neil Browne and Stuart M. Keeley
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Think Again, by Adam Grant
https://amzn.in/d/iAQxUsQ

The Critical Thinking Toolkit by Galen A. Foresman, Peter S. Fosl & Jamie C. Watson (Author)
https://amzn.in/d/ibd64IR

Humankind, by Rutger Bregman
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