Critical Thinking
In the modern age we are bombarded with opinions, views and stories on real-world events that may or may not be close to the truth. Some notable news organisations, individuals and some independent opinion journalism – also go out of their way to push their interests or those of who they work for. Often by evoking our emotions and creating headline-grabbing stories.
So it can be a minefield navigating our way through this information – however with critical thinking, a positive approach to human nature and just some well rounded common sense we can see our way through to the truth or at least a subjective view, without being mindlessly pushed into one way of thinking. To help you proceed in this way, if need be, please see the articles below on critical thinking, on modern-day distractions, human nature and how best to approach life with a mindful mindset.
The surprising health benefits of reading
The health benefits of reading can be vast. There are many reasons to pick up a book, some may already be well-known but some may be a surprise! Did you know ... Reading books could prolong your life A Yale [...]
Critical thinking in an era of Fake News
"Neoclassical statue of the ancient Greek philosopher, Socrates, outside Academy of Athens in Greece." Where does the idea of critical thinking arise from? The earliest formal records of critical thinking are the teachings of Socrates - who concluded that [...]
10 Books to Understand American Politics
10 Books to Understand American Politics The 2020 Presidential election was a close call, with Biden narrowly winning enough Electoral College votes to secure his premiership for 2021. American politics have been afflicted by contentious ongoing issues; on top of [...]
Why we are so susceptible to misinformation?
Why we are so susceptible to misinformation? This video highlights some of the key reasons why we are so susceptible to misinformation. It is a short and interesting watch and I would recommend you give it a view. [...]
Humans Are Natural Born Story Tellers
Where stories originated and how they stimulate our brains. Storytelling is fundamental for humans and provides a way for us to understand the world around us... The need to engage oneself in stories is everlasting and dates back millions of [...]
Writing in the Flow
Nobel Prize-winning psychologist and economist Daniel Kahneman refers to the concept of “flow” in his book, Thinking, Fast and Slow. It is an interesting concept, and one relevant to writers. The term is more commonly used to describe good prose, [...]