Think critically about established norms from "summary" of Thinkertoys by Michael Michalko
To think critically about established norms means to question assumptions and challenge the status quo. It requires examining the beliefs and practices that are commonly accepted without scrutiny. By doing so, we open ourselves up to new possibilities and opportunities for innovation. When we accept norms without question, we limit our thinking and restrict our potential for growth. It is only by challenging the established ways of thinking that we can truly break free from the confines of tradition and create something new and original. To think critically about established norms, we must first recognize that they are not set in stone. What may seem like common sense or conventional wisdom may actually be holding us back from reaching our full...
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