Awake: The Practice of Critical Thinking in an Age of Soft Lies

Are you reacting, or are you thinking?

In a world engineered for outrage, speed, and emotional manipulation, critical thinking is a form of protection.

Awake: The Practice of Critical Thinking in an Age of Soft Lies is your guide to staying mentally sovereign in a culture that profits from your distraction.

Through real stories, powerful insights, and a practical framework called the Six Eyes of Critical Thinking, this book will teach you to:

• See what’s actually there, not just what you’re told to see
• Notice how emotion shapes your perception
• Ask better, deeper questions
• Spot poor reasoning and distorted framing
• Build a mind that is resilient, precise, and free

Whether you're navigating politics, relationships, social media, or just trying to stay sane in a noisy world, this book gives you the clarity to think well and the courage to stay awake.

What’s Inside:

• 144-page full-length eBook (PDF, EPUB)
• The Six Eyes of Critical Thinking framework
• Real-life examples and thought exercises
• Bonus printable toolkit: Six Eye Reflection Cards
• Includes both: dark mode (black background + white text) and light mode (white background) versions for accessibility

✍️ Written by: El, creator of House of El