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Maybe most of society doesn't have much critical thinking because those who get those "critical thinking" genes go crazy from overthinking things and therefore fail to pass on the genes. (sh.itjust.works)
submitted 11 months ago by to c/showerthoughts@lemmy.world
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[–] 4 points 11 months ago* (2 children)

Not trusting anyone based on feelings or emotions rather than through knowledge, experience and unbiased information is also a very dangerous thing.

It can lead people down a path towards cults, religions, and authoritarian leaders and movements that have all the "answers" for you.

There is no greater power for an individual to have than a broad range of knowledge and information from reliable vetted, openly available, openly shared and universally accepted sources. If your guru has secret knowledge that no one knows about, chances are that information is either no good or it is unacceptable for a reason.

And also remember "keep an open mind, but not so open that your brain falls out"

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  • [–] 3 points 11 months ago (1 child)

    And also remember “keep an open mind, but not so open that your brain falls out”

    Love that, I'm gonna steal that ;)

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  • [–] 2 points 11 months ago

    It's a quote often attributed to Carl Sagan but I think it was around, or a quote like it has been around far longer.

    I love the quote too and often remind people about it especially when they want to share information or knowledge that is extreme or not well known.

    We do have to question the world and everything and everyone in it .... but not to the point where we abandon reality.

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