Tippie Leads with Nick Westergaard

What Does Critical Thinking Really Mean?

November 4, 2026·31 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

What does critical thinking really mean in a world where AI can generate ideas, analyze information, and offer recommendations in seconds? How do we know what to trust—and when to question what we're given?In this episode of Tippie Leads: The Big Questions AI Forces Us to Ask, Nick Westergaard talks with Erin Nelson, Associate Dean of Graduate Professional Programs and Professor of Practice in Management, about the importance of critical thinking in an AI-powered world. Later in the episode, we'll hear a story from Tippie undergraduate Evan Kartman about high school soccer, perseverance, and the importance of questioning your own perspective.As AI makes information easier to access, the ability to think critically and make thoughtful decisions matters more than ever. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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