
#412 - An RFK Intervention (w/ Coleman Hughes)
The Fifth Column
The Lack of Critical Thinking in the Public's Acceptance of Science
The pandemic highlighted the lack of critical thinking and insightful skepticism. People tend to rely on authorities and crave a quick capital T truth, instead of demanding rigorous reporting or developing a meaningful curiosity about what works and what doesn't. This absence of discernment affects science, journalism and the public trust in information. It is crucial to cultivate more informed skepticism and overcome groupthink to establish a better verification process with a true connect for the entire population.
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