Dr. Charles Russo, PhD, IFPC, LEAF, 3CIA
Speaker
Dr. Charles Russo:
The Strategist-Scholar Bridging Intelligence, Justice, and Education
From the deck of the USS Wisconsin to the front lines of the FBI and the digital frontiers of cybersecurity, you’re a force of nature with a mission. A battle-tested intelligence veteran, professor, author, and mentor, you fuse decades of real-world experience with razor-sharp academic insight. Whether you’re crafting future juvenile justice reforms, training the next wave of cyber defenders, or guiding doctoral candidates through the maze of research design, your approach is the same: disciplined, visionary, and unshakably principled. You don’t just teach critical thinking - you live it. And with a speaker’s voice that resonates from the podium to the page, you’re redefining leadership in every room you enter.
My Mission
Dr. Russo is a nationally respected speaker who blends decades of intelligence, academic, and leadership experience to champion critical thinking as a survival skill in today’s chaotic world. Known for his engaging, thought-provoking style, he draws on philosophy, ethics, and structured analysis to help audiences think clearly, lead ethically, and act decisively. Whether speaking to educators, public safety professionals, or corporate leaders, Dr. Russo challenges assumptions and inspires purposeful decision-making. His core message is simple but urgent: in an age of noise and misinformation, critical thinking isn’t a luxury-it’s essential.
The Decline of Critical Thinking and the Rise of the Analytical Mind
In an era dominated by digital overload and ideological polarization, critical thinking is on life support. This talk explores how the decline of analytical rigor threatens decision-making in education, national security, and everyday life. Dr. Charles M. Russo examines the causes—ranging from misinformation to cognitive bias—and outlines a path toward rebuilding analytical resilience through structured reasoning, philosophical inquiry, and practical tools for modern problem solvers.
Red Flags and Grey Zones: Intelligence Analysis in the Age of Uncertainty
National security professionals operate in an environment where misinformation is rampant, and the line between fact and fiction is intentionally blurred. In this session, Dr. Russo draws on decades of experience in federal intelligence to explore how analysts can navigate uncertainty using structured analytic techniques, scenario planning, and critical reflection. This talk is a wake-up call for decision-makers, researchers, and educators who must separate signal from noise in a world of increasing complexity.
From Plato to AI: What 2,000 Years of Philosophy Can Teach Us About Thinking Clearly
What do Plato, Descartes, and a neural network have in common? More than you think. This session explores how ancient philosophical frameworks—and modern AI tools—can work together to enhance critical thinking today. Dr. Russo connects classic concepts like the Socratic method and Cartesian doubt with 21st-century technology to show how we can sharpen judgment, improve decisions, and teach the next generation to think with both precision and purpose.
Available for speaking engagements.
For inquiries, please email: CharlesMRusso@hotmail.com
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