Skepticism/Critical Thinking


2-min video: The 8 Characteristics of Critical Thinkers
(Her YouTube Channel)



There must be a requirement for education in critical thinking before graduation from high school!

Skepticism is accepting claims only based on enough evidence to support them.  It is NOT "cynicism", which is a belief that people are generally selfish and dishonest.

Years ago, in his seminal book The Demon-Haunted World, Carl Sagan presented an excellent encapsulation of skepticism/critical thinking entitled, a The Fine Art of Baloney Detection.

Another recommended source: Don't Believe Everything You Think

Below are links to my blog that has been screened for this topic:

Understand Reality Through Science/Skepticism

Understand Reality Through Science/Critical Thinking
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If you are an educator at any level, this link will help facilitate critical thinking, which is really what skepticism is all about:

Critical Thinking Educational Materials


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