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Rethinking thinking - Trevor Maber

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Every day, we meet people and process our interactions--making inferences and developing beliefs about the world around us. In this lesson, Trevor Maber introduces us to the idea of a 'ladder of inference' and a process for rethinking the way we interact.

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In the story of the inconsiderate driver in the parking lot, the main point (in terms of the Ladder of Inference) is:

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Meet The Creators

  • Director Biljana Labović
  • Animation Artist Celeste Lai, Nick Sumida
  • Animator Lisa LaBracio
  • Educator Trevor Maber
  • Narrator Trevor Maber

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