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#83-Bob and Julia discuss Artificial Intelligence

Thinking Clearly

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How to Be a Critical Thinker

critical thinking is the process of analyzing evaluating and interpreting information to form a reason judgment or decision. Not all humans engage in it consistently or to the same degree many factors such as education culture and individual differences can influence a person's tendency to engage in critical thinking. Research suggests that people tend to rely on cognitive shortcuts and heuristics or mental rules of thumb to simplify decision making processes. Critical thinking can be learned and developed through education and practice encouraging individuals to question assumptions evaluate evidence and consider multiple perspectives can help promote critical thinking skills overall. Do you think most humans engage in criticalthinking? If so, please share your story with CNN iReport.

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