In a recent post, I critique the often nonsensical idea of “doing your own research.” You know, the person who says “Those professional biologists have some ideas about biological evolution but I have my own opinions about that!” Anyway for those interested, here is a sampling of some of the things I’ve written on critical thinking.
The Basics of Critical Thinking Part 1: You Don’t Always Have A Right To Your Opinion
The Basics of Critical Thinking Part 2: Who Should I Believe?
The Basics of Critical Thinking Part 5: More Crimes Against Logic
I recall a time when we Americans were noted for our pragmatism and some were even proud to proclaim that they were from Missouri. Hell, many may recall a time when we didn’t trust anyone over thirty. The abandonment of the Fairness Doctrine and the rise of social media have destroyed such trust and innocence. Doing your own research is kinda of like acting as your own attorney. GIGO!
Thanks for the comments, Kevin. And you’re right, “The abandonment of the Fairness Doctrine” is an important cause of 1/2 the population being deceived by propaganda.
It was forty years ago today
Ronald Reagan led us all astray
It’s been going in and out of style
But it’s guaranteed to raise your bile