Why YSK: A well cultivated critical thinker:

raises vital questions and problems, formulating them clearly and precisely;

gathers and assesses relevant information, using abstract ideas to interpret it effectively comes to well-reasoned conclusions and solutions, testing them against relevant criteria and standards;

thinks openmindedly within alternative systems of thought, recognizing and assessing, as need be, their assumptions, implications, and practical consequences;

and communicates effectively with others in figuring out solutions to complex problems.

  • TheRealBoner@lemm.ee
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    1 year ago

    Separation of emotion is a big part of it! Being able to set aside your personal opinion, and work back to the elementary ideas that drive more complex issues is a skill that a lot of people struggle with.