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Timeless ideas at the intersections of science, philosophy, critical thinking, and history.
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It’s time to explore key ideas and takeaways.
First, a reminder about the philosophy of journalism.
Reference posts define and list, articles explain, essays explore.
With that, two “tales.”
Next up. Two “quotes.”
Our first story.
Subject: Social Constructs.
- Jean-Jacques Rousseau.
- 1755.
Five Thought Tools < TST Framework < Critical Thinking
Seen another way.
A Social Construct is a shared non-natural belief; created and maintained by groups; and they shape reality.
That TST Five Thought Tools Quote,
was first published on TST 1 year ago.
Now for our second story.
Subject: Empiricism.
- Michael Alan Prestwood.
- 2024.
We build knowledge from impressions, not certainty. Reality meets us through experience, and each impression becomes another step toward understanding.
In short.
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.
That TST Five Thought Tools Quote,
was first published on TST 2 months ago.
Finally, 4 frequently asked “questions.”
Tidbit number three, the first of two quotes.
Subject: Wave-Particle Duality.
Superposition describes multiple possible states mathematically; treating those possibilities as simultaneously real is a speculative interpretation.
Looked at differently.
Quantum mechanics makes extraordinarily accurate predictions, but prediction is not the same as explanation. What we observe are patterns and probabilities—not particles literally existing in all states at once. Rational thinking requires separating observation from interpretation and resisting the urge to turn successful models into metaphysical claims.
That TST Five Thought Tools FAQ,
was first published on TST 2 years ago.
Tidbit number four, another quote.
Subject: Fermi Paradox.
It is a useful abductive reasoning model but challenges us to confront the limits of our technology, imagination, and perspective.
To clarify.
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.
That TST Five Thought Tools FAQ,
was first published on TST 1 year ago.
“Done.”
Tidbits are the smallest working units of this project—focused facts, stories, or explanations tied directly to evidence and sources.
TouchstoneTruth is an experiment in whether ideas can remain alive without losing accountability.
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Writing and coding by Michael Alan Prestwood.
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Writing and coding by Michael Alan Prestwood.
