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Let's talk about critical thinking for a day! I'm curious what's on people's minds.
I'll start with some questions, feel free to respond to the questions, as well as add additional questions / comments. Also, let's boost this around

Do you ever check your own biases?

Do you ever go back and do research about something you have an adamant view about?

Do you continue your research when you encounter information contrary to your beliefs?

Nelso @somethingeloquent

@maloki I definitely try to remember to check my biases, but because of their nature I don’t always notice that they exist until I get called out for them.

As for adamant views, I try not to have those very often, I think I pick safe ones, tbh I’ve never gone back to check that vaccines are still good, or the moon landing happened.

Absolutely yes I keep going when I learn that I’m wrong! Of course scepticism can slow a person down at first, but if you have good sources...