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WWB Concepts
Process and clarify.
MODE:
~
5 minutes
of takeaways.
10 concepts, the takeaway of each idea.
First up. The essence of some tales from history.
Next. Some interesting and meaningful quotes.
1.
Quote:
The topic: “Critical Thinking.”
Subject: Socratic Method.
- Socrates.
- 399 BCE.
Meaning:
Socrates taught that self-reflection brought knowledge, which in turn brought meaning. I think he wanted you to uncover the truth, no matter what it is, reconcile it with your beliefs, and make sense of it in a way that is consistent with common knowledge.
2.
Quote:
The topic: “Critical Thinking.”
Subject: Empiricism.
- Michael Alan Prestwood.
- 2024.
Meaning:
We never meet reality directly — we meet our impressions of it. But those impressions are enough to build understanding, truth-seeking, and meaning. Instead of chasing certainty, we work with what we perceive, refining our picture as we go. Knowledge grows from experience, not perfection.
3.
Quote:
The topic: “Critical Thinking.”
Subject: Social Constructs.
- Jean-Jacques Rousseau.
- 1755.
Meaning:
A Social Construct is a shared non-natural belief; created and maintained by groups; and they shape reality.
Finally, some frequently asked “questions.”
4.
The topic: “Critical Thinking.”
Subject: Fermi Paradox.
First posed by Enrico Fermi, the Fermi Paradox asks why we haven’t detected extraterrestrial intelligence. It remains useful as a discussion tool, but flawed as a conclusion.
5.
The topic: “Critical Thinking.”
Subject: Epistemology and Philosophy of Mind.
- MSM: The Mainstream Media!.
- It's not hard to learn how to filter it..
Based on current evidence, the truth hammers represent the best estimate of truth by authorities. The Three Truth Hammers are the top of the TST Framework. When you understand how to watch science, the law, and journalism, they are shortcuts to gathering accurate information, saving you much time and energy.
6.
The topic: “Critical Thinking.”
Subject: Red Herring Fallacy.
- Knowledge requires a brain, not a bod..
- Don’t let distractions cloud your thinking..
A red herring is not an argument. It’s a distraction. An ad hominem is also a distraction, but one aimed at the person, rather than the claim. Both shift attention away from evidence and reasoning. While these tactics can feel persuasive, no argument, for or against, has actually been made.
7.
The topic: “Critical Thinking.”
Subject: Present Cognitive Bias.
The prisoner choosing bread over a key isn’t being irrational in a vacuum, it’s a choice based on the “present bias.” We are wired to favor immediate relief over distant payoff. The hardest choices often pit short-term comfort against long-term benefits.
“Done.” Refresh for another set.
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Writing and coding by Michael Alan Prestwood.
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Writing and coding by Michael Alan Prestwood.
