Category Archives: How to Think Critically

The secret to finding truth, part 2

Posted on April 10, 2011 by Steve

Part two on how to find truth (go here for part 1): You must build your worldview from scratch. Wouldn’t it be great if at the very base of all your beliefs, at the core of your thought process, there … Continue reading →

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The secret to finding truth, part 1

Posted on April 4, 2011 by Steve

It’s time to share the foundation for accurate critical thinking skills. Before I do, allow me to present some questions which will hopefully make you uncomfortable. This will illustrate why one needs a solid understanding of how not to think and … Continue reading →

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Aggressiveness = Winning

Posted on March 31, 2011 by Steve

Let me use small words for you: you. are. stupid. You don’t make any sense. People don’t like you. You don’t have any friends. You are wasting my time. You have the intellectual capacity of a three-year old. Did I mention … Continue reading →

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Priceless inaccuracy

Posted on March 27, 2011 by Steve

If finding truth is the goal, there could be few things more valuable than being wrong. Unfortunately, being wrong is also the hardest thing in the world for a lot of people. Think about it. By knowing what not to … Continue reading →

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Why why?

Posted on March 25, 2011 by Steve

If you don’t believe the same things I do, you will burn in hell for eternity. Or, you are a heartless racist. Or, you are incompetent. Sound familiar? This is the argumentation method of most people. Here is a conclusion. If … Continue reading →

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Sorting through chaos

Posted on March 24, 2011 by Steve

There are so many opinions about everything. For certain topics, the total number of different opinions seems to approach infinity. Is there any way that one can sort through all of these opinions and beliefs? Would it be arrogant to … Continue reading →

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