ASU hosts Yale psychologist Woo-kyoung Ahn, author of "Thinking 101: How to Reason Better to Live Better," for a virtual visit on Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023 at 6 p.m. Ahn will discuss "Thinking 101" and answer questions from faculty and students at this event.
ASU's Writing Programs has selected Ahn's nonfiction book as its 2023-2024 Common Read.
The online event is open and free to the public and information. Please register to attend.
About the common read
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