Really nice write up here @cristi, striving to be a better critical thinker will be of benefit to everyone, not just those that consider themselves scientists.
some motivation gurus would complement this with: 'the more I learn the more I earn'. and I have to admit, it might hold a good percentage of 'truth' :)
It is very important to never take anything for granted, use our critical sense, but also not to think that one's way is better than everything that was constructed during the last 300 years... The critical sense should work in both ways, if you see what I mean :)
It would seem correct to assume that everything i thought I knew is really an opinion based on the opinions of those who have agreed to form the consensus reality we base our daily decisions on, be they verifiable opinions or not.
The scientific method also renders itself as cult-ish, in some cases.
Powerful, but not the only way in which to form a cogent and practical system of viewing the environment we live in. We experience truth, then the priesthood of the scientific methods uses data to say: "Impossible!".
Sticking with silent observation over a clearly inebriated mind, critical thinking being only one process to engage at appropriate times or purposes.
Great article. Now you've done it... I have to go back and read the rest! Nice work, and thanks for taking the trouble. Upvoted and followed, obviously.
Really nice write up here @cristi, striving to be a better critical thinker will be of benefit to everyone, not just those that consider themselves scientists.
the irony is that we all think we are good thinkers...
Haha, true THAT!
I learned the cosmic joke a long time ago that:
"The more I learn, the less I know. Since every answer leads to three more questions."
Lol
There is so much truth to that.
some motivation gurus would complement this with: 'the more I learn the more I earn'. and I have to admit, it might hold a good percentage of 'truth' :)
Its always good to improve our critical thinking skills!
I rarely resteem but this one is a good piece to share. Good work!
thank you!
It is very important to never take anything for granted, use our critical sense, but also not to think that one's way is better than everything that was constructed during the last 300 years... The critical sense should work in both ways, if you see what I mean :)
yes @lemouth, our thinking's alike :)
It would seem correct to assume that everything i thought I knew is really an opinion based on the opinions of those who have agreed to form the consensus reality we base our daily decisions on, be they verifiable opinions or not.
The scientific method also renders itself as cult-ish, in some cases.
Powerful, but not the only way in which to form a cogent and practical system of viewing the environment we live in. We experience truth, then the priesthood of the scientific methods uses data to say: "Impossible!".
Sticking with silent observation over a clearly inebriated mind, critical thinking being only one process to engage at appropriate times or purposes.
yep, as I said...science is not without flaws, but it brings much more light and clarity than pseudoscientific quackery :)
Great article. Now you've done it... I have to go back and read the rest! Nice work, and thanks for taking the trouble. Upvoted and followed, obviously.
appreciate the feedback. thank you!