Article Discussion-“The Importance of Critical Thinking”
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Read the article by Lane Wallace entitled “The Importance of Critical Thinking.” The link is below:
https://www.theatlantic.com/national/archive/2009/05/the-importance-of-critical-thinking/18469/
After you have finished reading the article respond to the following questions:
Wallace’s article was written in 2009. Over a decade later, do you feel the problems with critical thinking described in the article have improved or worsened? Has it become easier or more difficult to have a meaningful exchange of ideas with someone who disagrees with you? Why?
In the effort to improve our critical thinking, how might we “discipline our brains to be more open-minded, more honest, more empirical.” What exercises, strategies, or approaches might we use to become better critical thinkers?
In an age of ubiquitous social media and 24 hour cable news networks, how can we avoid becoming trapped in “echo chambers” where only particular views, opinions and ways of understanding are accepted as valid? In answering this question, think about what we can actually *do* in practice.
Your post should be approximately 150 words. Be sure to respond to *two* of your classmates’ posts as well.
