We’re told we need to think critically, to not fall for misinformation. Thankfully, it’s a skill we can practise and become better at.
- Senior Lecturer in Philosophy and Education; Curriculum Director, UQ Critical Thinking Project, The University of Queensland
But there are easy steps everybody can take to strengthen their critical thinking skills.
There are areas of biology that may be considered optional at younger year levels, such as botany, entomology and marine ecosystems. Evolution is not one of these.
Freedom of speech is a human right. But it comes with limitations, such as using the right to incite violence. Conversations around these concepts are a part of democratic education.
It’s no surprise the unexplained structures have the internet buzzing. But they haven’t entered the ranks of other great conspiracy material — and history helps explain why they probably won’t.
Orang cenderung menafsirkan suatu hal melalui berdasarkan keyakinan yang sudah ada. Namun, mereka tidak kebal terhadap perubahan, jika kita memperlakukan mereka dengan hormat dan pengertian.
People tend to interpret things through a lens of their pre-existing beliefs. But they are not immune to changing their view, if you treat them with respect and understanding.
An academic should be able to use “I” in an essay which offers their point of view. In this way, they take responsibility for their argument.
Tidak semua fakta itu benar. Tidak semua pendapat itu harus ditolak.
Critical thinking is being taught successfully in schools and universities around the world. Studies show it improves students’ thinking ability and even their standardised test scores.
The point of an argument can become lost when debating climate change. Greta Thunberg show us how to stay on-topic.
Pope Francis continues to champion the importance of science in our world. Having the head of the Catholic Church support various scientific movements is a win for us all.
Calling all people who don’t agree with climate science “deniers” is neither accurate nor helpful.
Four out of five experts said no.
What does time really mean? What if you could play with time? And what if we lived in a world without fungi? Some of the questions posed by filmmakers exploring the world of science.
Let’s get emotional about science. Not just to celebrate it, but because that’s how to do it properly.
Most of us lack the expertise to evaluate climate science, but there are ways anyone can spot a badly reasoned argument.
Your ideas are not immune to criticism just because you express them with sincerity: people are worthy of respect, ideas are not.
It’s not what you think you know, but how you can justify your knowledge that is most important.
Robust scientific experiments are objective and separated from human influence. But the way we think about and connect with science can present beautiful stories.
When it comes to facts versus opinions, just remember that not all facts have been true, and not all opinions should be dismissed either.
The reporting of crackpot theories as news by mainstream news outlets only damages the credibility of the media and science, and undermines public trust in both.
Politics and religion at the dinner table, over Christmas with all the relatives – what could possibly go wrong?
Modern science can be difficult or complex for one person to understand and verify, especially a non-scientist. So who should we believe when scientific evidence is met with denial?
To decide between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump, American voters will have to decide which narrative they prefer, leaving the truth to emerge later from the political rubble.
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