ããImagine a stranger approaches you one day and says: âI can make you rich if you do what I say.â Would you immediately follow his instructions, or start asking questions? Most likely, you would request some evidence from the stranger to prove his claims. By asking questions, youâre using a skill called âcritical thinking.â
ããCritical thinking refers to a special technique that helps you evaluate and judge information. With this skill, you can form your own opinions and make your own decisions. In short, you can think for yourself.
ããLiving in the information age, we receive all kind of information every day. Some comes from people or sources we know and trust. But much of it comes from less credible sourcesâWeb sites, advertisements, television. Critical thinking helps us determine whether this information is reliable or not.
ããLetâs use an example to illustrate critical thinking. Imagine youâre deciding whether to further your education or not. On a college Web site, you read: âThe higher your education, the more likely you will be to succeed.â How would a critical thinker react to this statement?
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