TRIGGERnometry Why Critical Thinking is Dead - Peter Boghossian
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Feb 7, 2024 
Peter Boghossian, an American philosopher and former professor, dives into the decline of critical thinking in education. He discusses the challenges of teaching children to think critically, the dangers of ideological homogeneity, and the moral dilemmas in current education systems. Boghossian advocates for open-mindedness, urging a reevaluation of beliefs surrounding contentious issues like abortion. He emphasizes the importance of engaging in discomfort for personal growth and the necessity for reforms that promote independent thinking in classrooms.
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Artificial Confidence
- Not learning opposing viewpoints leads to artificial confidence in one's own beliefs.
- This flawed confidence often manifests as increased sensitivity and a need to be offended.
Tribal Morality
- People align their beliefs with their tribe's morality, not evidence.
- They choose what they believe based on what a 'good person' in their tribe would believe.
Street Epistemology Example
- Boghossian's street epistemology involves asking people to guess opposing viewpoints on issues like abortion.
- Often, people cannot understand or articulate the other side's reasoning, revealing a societal disconnect.