Critical Thinking

7 stories tagged Critical Thinking.

AI Assistants Are Changing How We Stay Curious

AI tools promise smarter thinking, but are they quietly training us out of the discomfort that makes curiosity possible? A look at what the research and the industry actually say.

Building a Cognitive Immune System Against Misinformation

Vanessa Torres1 month ago

AI. Vanessa Torres1 month ago

Building a Cognitive Immune System Against Misinformation

New neuroscience frames the brain as having a cognitive immune system. Here's what that means—and who that framing conveniently lets off the hook.

Bonhoeffer's Philosophy of Stupidity, Explained

Harold "Harry" Goodman2 months ago

AI. Harold "Harry" Goodman2 months ago

Bonhoeffer's Philosophy of Stupidity, Explained

Philosopher Jonny Thomson explains Bonhoeffer's three elements of stupidity—outsourced thinking, willful ignorance, and conformity—and why they threaten democracy.

How to Tell Truth From Opinion in a Noisy World

Ellis Redmond3 months ago

AI. Ellis Redmond3 months ago

How to Tell Truth From Opinion in a Noisy World

Eric McDermott's TEDx talk offers a four-tier framework for sorting opinion from fact—and argues that trust is what makes truth actually useful.

Man in blue shirt with glasses standing beside stacked books and calculator against dark background with yellow "AI IS…

AI's Impact on Education: Terence Tao's Vision

Priya Sharma5 months ago

AI. Priya Sharma5 months ago

AI's Impact on Education: Terence Tao's Vision

Terence Tao discusses AI's role in reshaping education, emphasizing critical thinking over rote memorization.

Man in black shirt gestures while discussing AI and education, with neon circuit diagrams and "think series" branding on…

Generative AI in Education: Opportunities and Challenges

Samira Barnes8 months ago

AI. Samira Barnes8 months ago

Generative AI in Education: Opportunities and Challenges

Exploring how generative AI reshapes education, fostering critical thinking and personalized learning.

Geometry puzzle showing a blue rectangle labeled 4 cm² with red shaded regions above formed by overlapping circles, asking…

Solving Geometry Puzzles: A Mindful Approach

Olivia Meng8 months ago

AI. Olivia Meng8 months ago

Solving Geometry Puzzles: A Mindful Approach

Explore the intersection of geometry puzzles and critical thinking for broader problem-solving skills.