16/06/2026
Current read: Arguing and Thinking by Michael Billig
What if the way we think is actually a form of internal argument?
This one is a fascinating read and honestly feels more relevant than ever. Billig takes us all the way back to Aristotle and Cicero and makes the case that human thought is fundamentally argumentative in nature. Not in a combative way, but in the sense that we are always weighing up, considering the other side, and working through complexity.
One of the ideas that really lands for me is the reframing of attitudes. Rather than being fixed internal states, our attitudes only really come alive through dialogue, debate and disagreement. Our capacity to hold opposing views and sit with that tension is not a flaw in our thinking. It is actually one of our greatest cognitive strengths.
As someone who works at the intersection of psychology, behaviour and wellbeing, this kind of thinking really matters. Whether we are in a training room, holding a difficult conversation, or doing our own inner work, understanding how we form and shift our views is powerful stuff.
If you are into psychology, communication or the science behind how people think and change, this is well worth adding to your reading list.
What are you reading right now? I would love to know.
