Checking Your Beliefs
When is it important to realize that ideas and beliefs can be fact checked and how does that fit in to critical thinking? How did… Read More »Checking Your Beliefs
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Why L. Ron Hubbard was No Scientist
L. Ron Hubbard wrote Dianetics: The Modern Science of Mental Health in 1950 and made bold claims about its efficacy and truth. Did he really know what he was talking about? What was his understanding of science? In this short clip, I break it all down. Enjoy!
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Critical Q&A #134
The weekly show where I answer questions from viewers left on my Critical Q&A videos or sent to me by email at AskChrisShelton@gmail.com. This week, the questions I answer are:Read More »Critical Q&A #134
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Science is not a Destructive Cult
Let’s talk about science.
Science is not a liberal conspiracy.
Science is not a destructive cult.
So what’s the problem?Read More »Science is not a Destructive Cult
[VIDEO] Using the Scientific Method in Everyday Life
Critical thinking skills are very important for getting along in life. They allow you to analyze problems or situations you find yourself involved in that don’t always have an easy or obvious answer. We all run into problems in relationships, work, school, etc. Wouldn’t it be easier if we could understand why things were happening around us and more easily see what we could do about them? That’s what critical thinking is all about. It’s not just for winning arguments!Read More »[VIDEO] Using the Scientific Method in Everyday Life
Using the Scientific Method in Everyday Life
Science is not just for Scientists
Critical thinking skills are very important for getting along in life. They allow you to analyze problems or situations you find yourself involved in that don’t always have an easy or obvious answer. We all run into problems in relationships, work, school, etc. Wouldn’t it be easier if we could understand why things were happening around us and more easily see what we could do about them? That’s what critical thinking is all about. It’s not just for winning arguments!Read More »Using the Scientific Method in Everyday Life