Critical Thinking

We KNOW what quality evidence is. We KNOW how to gain reliable knowledge. How? It makes predictions that come true. Consistently.

Evidence comes in degrees of quality just as knowledge comes in degrees of certainty. It is my sincere hope that we humans can increasingly base our policy on sound, quality evidence that forms reliable knowledge.


The Shit List

Compiled by Bob Schroeck, Modified by Others Agnosticism – What is this shit? Agnosticism – May be shit but, then again, maybe not. Altruism – Want some shit? Altruism – Let me give you my shit. Americanism – Who gives a shit?...

Is the Earth Flat?

Well, it LOOKS flat. So how do we know it’s not? I know two people who really the earth is flat, so I was curious. Is there a way we could answer the question directly, using understandable logic and measurements possible with the naked eye and a protractor. I...

Logical Enemies of Quality Thinking

The top 20 Logical Fallacies in Alphabetical order. Courtesy TheSkepticsGuide.com | See also Wikipedia 1. Ad hominem An ad hominem argument attempts to counter another’s claims or conclusions by attacking the person rather than addressing the argument itself....

How We Know Anything

So how do we know anything? Really KNOW? First, we realize that all knowledge comes in degrees of certainty. The highest certainty comes from using the best evidence. That’s number one for reliable knowledge: quality evidence. The best evidence is replicable...

Are You A Critical Thinker?

Improving the world in thoughtful ways Here’s a simple test to see if you are indeed a critical thinker. Can you answer “yes” to the following questions: 1. First and foremost are you willing to change your mind if presented with better evidence? 2....

Are you Sure?

This is the wrong question. Einstein was sure that nothing would ever travel faster than the speed of light, but he was wrong. At a certain level, anyway since at great distances galaxies are indeed moving away faster than light. The question is more accurately formed...