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We often miss the obvious because we are blinded by our biases.
We should not treat AI as a magic solution to complex problems.
From Atlas of AI by Kate Crawford
The first principle is that you must not fool yourself—and you are the easiest person to fool.
Men are born ignorant, not stupid. They are made stupid by education.
We must distinguish between correlation and causation to avoid misleading conclusions.
From The Book of Why by Judea Pearl
The moment you stop questioning is the moment you start believing.
Science is not a body of knowledge, but a way of thinking.
The most important thing is to keep the critical spirit alive.
Minding the gap between human intentions and machine actions remains a critical task.
From The Alignment Problem by Brian Christian
The ability to think critically is essential for navigating life's challenges.
Rationality is about being able to think clearly and make better decisions.
Mental models are frameworks for thinking.
Our ideas must be tested and challenged continually.
The quality of your thinking determines the quality of your life.
To think critically is to be aware of our own biases and to engage in self-reflection.
From The Psychology of Intelligence Analysis by Richards J. Heuer Jr.
The act of thinking critically is a form of liberation.
From Examined Lives: From Socrates to Nietzsche by James Miller
Understanding AI requires not just technical literacy but also critical thinking.
From Atlas of AI by Kate Crawford
Questioning your assumptions is the first step to true understanding.
Skepticism is a valuable tool for ensuring we don’t fall prey to our biases.
From The Scout Mindset by Julia Galef
The belief in the infallibility of numbers can be dangerous.
Science must begin with myths, and with the criticism of myths.
Curiosity can lead us to discover new perspectives and challenge our assumptions.
From The Scout Mindset by Julia Galef
Every problem can be solved if you break it down into smaller parts.
From Super Thinking: The Big Book of Mental Models by Gabriel Weinberg and Lauren McCann
The more we rely on algorithms, the less we question them.
It is essential to interrogate the data and the models that shape our decisions.
The greatest danger to the open society is the unthinking acceptance of authority.
We must be aware of the biases that cloud our judgment.
From The Changing World Order by Ray Dalio
Thinking critically allows you to see beyond the obvious.
From Super Thinking: The Big Book of Mental Models by Gabriel Weinberg and Lauren McCann
Debate and questioning are encouraged in Jewish scholarship.
The ability to see things from different perspectives is crucial.
The greatest gift is the ability to think for yourself.
From Seeking Wisdom by Peter Bevelin
A scout doesn’t just look for evidence that supports their beliefs; they seek the whole truth.
From The Scout Mindset by Julia Galef
Education should empower children to think critically and solve problems.
From Mindstorms: Children, Computers, And Powerful Ideas by Seymour Papert
To think critically is to think creatively.
When we automate decisions, we lose our ability to question them.
Skepticism is a valuable trait for an analyst.
From The Psychology of Intelligence Analysis by Richards J. Heuer Jr.
Being a scout means being willing to change our minds when presented with new evidence.
From The Scout Mindset by Julia Galef
To be completely cured of newspapers, spend a year reading the previous week's newspapers.
Learning to think critically is a skill that can be developed.
When you know how to think, it empowers you far beyond those who know only what to think.
From Snow Crash by Neal Stephenson
The ability to think independently is a superpower.
To be able to think critically is to be able to make distinctions.
Philosophy is the art of questioning.
From Sophie's World by Jostein Gaarder
The open society is a society in which individuals can think for themselves.
The ability to think critically is one of the most valuable skills you can develop.
From Super Thinking: The Big Book of Mental Models by Gabriel Weinberg and Lauren McCann
Philosophy is not just a set of doctrines but an invitation to think.
From The Dream of Reason by Anthony Gottlieb
The ability to think critically will determine our success in overcoming challenges.
From The Knowledge: How to Rebuild Civilization in the Aftermath of a Cataclysm by Lewis Dartnell
Challenge the narratives that diminish your value.
From The Self-Love Revolution by Virgie Tovar
Artificial intelligence is not a magic wand; it requires careful thought and planning.
In the face of uncertainty, gathering evidence is crucial.
From Super Thinking: The Big Book of Mental Models by Gabriel Weinberg and Lauren McCann