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Barbara Oakley on Critical Thinking and Learning
Jan 28, 2024
Barbara Oakley, creator of Uncommon Sense Teaching and Learn Like a Pro, discusses critical thinking and learning. Topics include challenges faced by mid-level managers in large corporations, breaking free from inherited mindsets in the IT industry, different types of curiosity, AI's limitations, the importance of decision-making process, probability and a serendipitous love story, questioning biases in statistical analysis, and the journey into podcasting.
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- Being open to different perspectives and questioning our own assumptions is necessary for effective critical thinking.
- Recognizing biases and striving for a more objective approach can lead to better decision-making.
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Importance of critical thinking and challenging existing beliefs
Critical thinking is crucial in our world, but many people resist it due to their predisposition to stick to their existing beliefs. Being open to different perspectives and questioning our own assumptions is necessary for effective critical thinking.
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