The information pyramid is a valuable guideline for assessing the information you’re consuming on a daily basis. Do you have a healthy information diet?
Building a “steel man” argument (rather than a “straw man”) for beliefs and viewpoints we don’t necessarily agree with helps to sharpen our critical thinking and build a more well-rounded and intelligent perspective.
It’s very easy to get trapped in your own bullshit, our minds can often be our own worst enemy. It’s important we have someone to call us out on our lies and excuses.
We’re constantly being bombarded with facts, statistics, and graphs on news sites, blogs, and social media. How can we be a more skeptical thinker in the face of all this information?
In our increasingly complex world, how can checklists help us stay focused and avoid making silly and stupid mistakes?