"Mainstream American is under attack by extremists who stoke division for their gain own. They are trying to rob America of its common sense and deny empirical truths, and we're all suffering the consequences. In We've Got Issues, Dr. Phil provides the tools to fight back against the forces of division with sensible advice supported by the latest social, medical, and psychological findings. With the hard-earned wisdom of years spent working with Americans of all back-grounds, Dr. Phil charts a course to a more civil society where every one of us decides to be who we are on purpose"-- Back cover.

Foreword:A letter from Dr. Phil -- Introduction: We've got issues -- The price and consequences of disruption -- Part one: America's daily focus has changed. Think freely, speak freely -- "Inclusive language" isn't inclusive, and it's barely language -- It's the 2020s, but we're living in 1984 -- The dangers of rewriting -- gPart two: From what they're doing to what you're doing. Deprogram yourself, because the truth is out there -- We're doing our enemies' work for them -- Programmed by algorithm (you're angry, they profit) -- Censored by the algorithm -- Avoid logical fallacies : presentism, confirmation bias, and positive bias -- Are you open to changing your mind? -- The dangerous temptation of victimhood -- Sociograms and collective personality -- Part three: Family, faith, and community. The family is under attack -- What are you modeling? -- The dangerous erosion of faith -- Science is under attack -- Part four: The ten working principles for a healthy society. Principle #1: Be who you are on purpose -- Principle #2: Focus on solving problems rather than winning arguments -- Principle #3: Don't reward bad behavior or support conduct you do not value -- Principle #4: Measure all actions based on results, and all thoughts based on rationality -- Principle #5: Consciously choose which voices in your life deserve the most attention -- Principle #6: Do not stay silent just so others can remain comfortable -- Principle #7: Actively live and support a meritocracy -- Principle #8: Identify and build your consequential knowledge -- Principle #9: Work hard to understand the way others see things -- Principle #10: Treat yourself and others with dignity and respect -- Conclusion: Step onto the number line.