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The Book Case

Written by: Scott Miller and Dan Lewis
  • Summary

  • The International Center for Clinical Excellence presents, "The Book Case" -- a discussion between addiction medicine physician and FIT certified trainer, Dan Lewis, and psychologist Scott D. Miller.

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Episodes
  • Science and Scientism in Public Policy and Psychotherapy
    Sep 7 2023
    "The science says ...," "Follow the science...," "The best evidence shows..." -- all phrases that became ubiquitous during the outbreak of CVD-19. But, was this actually science or scientific? In this episode, Scott and Dan review two magazine articles published recently in Harper's Magazine on the use and misuse of science in public policy and psychotherapy.

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    24 mins
  • Take Two Books and Call Me in the Morning
    Jan 12 2023

    What ails the world? Too little or too much rationality? A lack of curiosity or failure to face facts?


    In this episode of the Book Case, Dan and Scott review two top selling books, each emphasizing a different solution for what ails the world and human interactions. Should you "take two" and call us in the morning, or read neither.


    Listen in for the answer!

    Here are the books reviewed (or mentioned) in the bookcase:


    1. Rationality (Pinker): https://amzn.to/3IiSjSs

    2. In Awe (O'Leary): https://amzn.to/3IgOL2Y

    3. Heart and Soul of Change (Hubble et al.): https://amzn.to/3WQgeg2

    4. Rational Choice in an Incertain World (Dawes): https://amzn.to/3WBgNKS


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    23 mins
  • Two Books about Conflict and Polarization
    Dec 15 2022
    In this episode of "The Book Case," Dan and Scott review two recent books about conflict and polarization. Both go far beyond the "othering" and "blaming" typical of volumes on this subject, providing a research-based explanation and evidence-based steps for reducing conflict and improving cooperation between people and groups with divergent beliefs and opinions.

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    21 mins

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