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The Magnetic Memory Method Podcast

9 Deadly Critical Thinking Barriers (And How to Defeat Them)

Nov 9, 2023
Boost your critical thinking by recognizing fallacious thinking and cognitive biases. Learn about the importance of memory techniques, scientific literacy, and questioning research. Overcome barriers like communication skills and fear of failure. Discover the role of philosophy and critical thinking in online debates.
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Quick takeaways

  • Observing and analyzing our inner talk is crucial for overcoming the barrier of self-referential inner narrative and improving critical thinking.
  • Recognizing and questioning cognitive biases and fallacies can lead to a more objective and rational approach to decision-making and enhance critical thinking skills.

Deep dives

The impact of inner talk on critical thinking

Inner talk, or the self-referential inner narrative, is a normal part of human experience, but it can also be a barrier to critical thinking. In order to overcome this barrier, it is important to observe and analyze our inner talk. One common critical thinking barrier is the use of personal anecdotes or fallacies as evidence for the truth of the world. Another barrier is being in a rush, which impairs our ability to think critically and leads to mistakes. By becoming aware of these barriers and employing techniques like the WRAP method and enhancing scientific literacy, we can improve our critical thinking skills and make better decisions in our lives.

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