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School of Critical Thinking

An intensive or full interactive course on how politics, society and the human mind really work.

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«While playing with others, never forget that you yourself may become the toy»— THE ONE
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Who it's for

Anyone who wants to grow and learn something new

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Duration

Intensive course: 8 hours. Full course: 12 seminars of 1.5 hours each.

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Outcome

Relevant skills in key areas and new connections

Curriculum

Three blocks of knowledge

Political Science

Beware the quiet one: while others talk, they observe. While others act, they plan. And when others finally rest, they strike.
  • The most striking methods of the political establishment.
  • How local and national elites shape politics.
  • Political identity: how political demand is formed.

1. Introduction to politics

Politics, political technologies and ways of influencing voters. The difference between lobbying and corruption. Should you become a politician: pros and cons. Political manipulation.

2. Local politics

How a local budget is filled. Who influences regional politics and how. How political competition works. What images of politicians are typical for different regions.

3. National politics

How national policy is made. Who becomes the most influential people in the country and how. How power is won in Ukraine by building an image voters find appealing. Which is stronger: power or resources.

4. International politics

How the world's largest countries pursue strategic policy for decades. The methods states use to get what they want. How countries are occupied without a single shot.

Psychology

We like people who boldly say what they think — provided they think the same as we do.
  • The most common personality temperaments and how to communicate with them.
  • How the subconscious shapes our lives and how to take control of it.
  • Why women often choose older men, and men choose well-groomed younger women.

1. Emotional intelligence

Understanding your own emotions. Recognising the wishes and intentions of others. The most common personality types.

2. The power of the subconscious

How surrounding events and facts affect our lives. The effect of narratives, words and music on people. How to manage the subconscious.

3. Psychology of relationships

Why women often choose older, successful men, and men choose well-groomed younger women.

4. Global thinking

Going beyond individuality, culture and nationality. Philosophical views on the meaning of life and our place in it.

Sociology

The conscious and intelligent manipulation of the habits and opinions of the masses is an important element in democratic society. Those who control it are the true ruling power.
  • How the masses are manipulated every day and how choices are steered.
  • How the reputation of any company or person can be destroyed.
  • How the marketing of big companies and the PR of powerful states change the world.

1. Everyday sociology

How to influence the people around you. How advertising and hidden narratives influence us. How to get what you want through “accidents” that are not accidental.

2. OSINT

Social engineering. Finding military, political, economic, personal and other information in open sources.

3. Reputation

How the online reputation of any person, company or politician is built and destroyed. The key role of Telegram channels, small bloggers and large bot farms.

4. Shaping minds

Democracy and authoritarianism. Examples of how society is influenced under each system. A look at the famous campaigns of Sigmund Freud's nephew.

8 hours

Intensive course

Eight hours of interactive learning across all topics in psychology, political science and sociology to improve your soft skills

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