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Having the skills to think critically about new [[information]] is a vital skill in the modern era. Without it, people are subject to [[grift]], [[pseudoscience]], [[conspiracy]], and [[misinformation]]. | Having the skills to think critically about new [[information]] is a vital skill in the modern era. Without it, people are subject to [[grift]], [[pseudoscience]], [[conspiracy]], and [[misinformation]]. | ||
Critical thinking is often confused with being [[contrarian]]. These are not the same thing. A [[contrarian]] may offer some valid criticisms of an [[in-group|out-group]], but | Critical thinking is often confused with being [[contrarian]]. These are not the same thing. A [[contrarian]] may offer some valid criticisms of an [[in-group|out-group]], but will not concede any valid points they make. | ||
True critical thinking is open to the evaluation of new evidence and willing to change positions if that evidence warrants it, regardless of [[in-group]] affiliation. | True critical thinking is open to the evaluation of new evidence and willing to change positions if that evidence warrants it, regardless of [[in-group]] affiliation. | ||
Revision as of 22:04, 2 January 2024
See Critical Thinking and Reason.
Having the skills to think critically about new information is a vital skill in the modern era. Without it, people are subject to grift, pseudoscience, conspiracy, and misinformation.
Critical thinking is often confused with being contrarian. These are not the same thing. A contrarian may offer some valid criticisms of an out-group, but will not concede any valid points they make.
True critical thinking is open to the evaluation of new evidence and willing to change positions if that evidence warrants it, regardless of in-group affiliation.