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Most information, also in scientific publications, is full with logical fallacies and other inconsistencies. This again causes people to jump to conclusions on
by zyxzevn 6y ago
Most information, also in scientific publications, is full with logical fallacies and other inconsistencies. This again causes people to jump to conclusions on the basis of limited information/evidence.
I tried to give a guideline on how to do critical thinking and how to investigate the truth about something.
The first steps are: 1) logical fallacies 2) the scientific method .. And I think that these should be part of basic education.
Then we have 4) possible fraud/crime 5) bias 6) Unknowns. Which help to understand the limits or problems with different conclusions.
And 7) solutions. is how to work towards a common acceptable solution
Here is the full guideline:
https://saidit.net/s/Solutions/comments/50i5/how_to_investigate_the_truth_fact_checking_the/ https://saidit.net/s/Solutions/comments/50i5/how_to_investig...
Feel free to comment / add to it.
- ethanwillis 6y agoBut what's number 3??
- chordalkeyboard 6y agoHe covered that under number 6) Unknowns.
- sjg007 6y agoI think the phenomenon of unconscious bias is one of the most important concepts to understand because it is so pervasive in our thinking. It's basically part of our think fast / think slow system. It's right up there with circumstantial evidence.