#WB Critical Thinking
Why do we rely on authority figures for information?
Authority is a cognitive shortcut for managing complexity. Choose your authorities carefully, and never stop auditing them.
Does antimatter travel backward?
Antimatter moves forward in time like normal matter. The “backward in time” idea is a useful mathematical interpretation, not an observed physical fact.
Is the Rip-Bang theory a good theory?
Philosophy of Science < Truth Hammers < Critical Thinking
Is the idea of ownership a real thing?
Ownership is real as a social construct, not as a natural object. It is a human agreement layered over reality, protected by customs, laws, and ...