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Prioritize critical thinking from "summary" of 21 Lessons for the 21st Century by Yuval Noah Harari
In a world inundated with information and misinformation, the ability to think critically is more crucial than ever. Critical thinking is not just about accumulating knowledge or memorizing facts. It is about analyzing information, questioning assumptions, and evaluating evidence. Without critical thinking, we are at the mercy of whoever can shout the loudest, spread the most disinformation, or manipulate our emotions. Prioritizing critical thinking means honing our ability to discern truth from falsehood, to distinguish between valid arguments and logical fallacies. It means being vigilant against our own biases and prejudices, and being open to changing our minds in the face of new evidence. Critical thinking is not a fixed skill but a constant practice, a muscle that needs to be exercised regularly to stay sharp. In a world where algorithms curate our news feeds and filter bubbles cocoon us in our own echo chambers, critical thinking is the antidote to intellectual complacency. It allows us to break free from the confines of o...
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