Tag Archives: being wrong

Three a week: Intellectual honesty

Posted on November 8, 2011 by Steve

How honest should you be with yourself? Three questions: Question 1: What do you know? There is a difference between what you believe and what you know. You probably believe a bunch of things which you don’t know (as I … Continue reading →

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Why revisionism is necessary

Posted on October 8, 2011 by Steve

Abraham Lincoln was a bad president? FDR made the depression worse? Ronald Reagan was not a fiscal conservative?! That sounds like revisionism to me! And we all know, that word is bad! When Socrates challenged dogma, he was killed. When … 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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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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