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Contrarianism ≠ Skepticism
Contrarianism ≠ Skepticism
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1st what is CT and why does it matter? As Guy P Harrison explains in his excellent book Good Thinking, "critical thinking is the indispensable skill
for smart living in modern society, and skepticism is the essential posture for the fully awake twenty-first-century human being."
for smart living in modern society, and skepticism is the essential posture for the fully awake twenty-first-century human being."
November 17, 2024 at 4:04 PM
1st what is CT and why does it matter? As Guy P Harrison explains in his excellent book Good Thinking, "critical thinking is the indispensable skill
for smart living in modern society, and skepticism is the essential posture for the fully awake twenty-first-century human being."
for smart living in modern society, and skepticism is the essential posture for the fully awake twenty-first-century human being."
This is interesting. Tracking Trump’s Authoritarian actions since the beginning of his second term
www.trumpactiontracker.info?sortBy=asc
www.trumpactiontracker.info?sortBy=asc
www.trumpactiontracker.info
October 5, 2025 at 1:33 PM
This is interesting. Tracking Trump’s Authoritarian actions since the beginning of his second term
www.trumpactiontracker.info?sortBy=asc
www.trumpactiontracker.info?sortBy=asc
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Engaging in science denialism, contrarianism, & cynicism is often confused with #CriticalThinking
However, there are important differences between these worldviews
Skepticism and pseudo-skepticism. My latest for @critikids
https://critikid.com/pseudoskepticism
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Engaging in science denialism, contrarianism, & cynicism is often confused with #CriticalThinking
However, there are important differences between these worldviews
Skepticism and pseudo-skepticism. My latest for @critikids
https://critikid.com/pseudoskepticism
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Pseudo-skepticism - What is Not Critical Thinking - Critikid
Author Jon Guy explains how critical thinking and rationa...
critikid.com
November 22, 2024 at 10:40 AM
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Engaging in science denialism, contrarianism, & cynicism is often confused with #CriticalThinking
However, there are important differences between these worldviews
Skepticism and pseudo-skepticism. My latest for @critikids
https://critikid.com/pseudoskepticism
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Engaging in science denialism, contrarianism, & cynicism is often confused with #CriticalThinking
However, there are important differences between these worldviews
Skepticism and pseudo-skepticism. My latest for @critikids
https://critikid.com/pseudoskepticism
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Another excellent 🧵 by one of my favorite accounts 😎 Why is everyone saying Makary is a lunatic quack who shouldn’t even be in charge of planning breakfast?
Strap in and see for yourself👇
Strap in and see for yourself👇
So, with the recent pick of Marty Makary to run the FDA, I thought it was time to import a post over from Twitter that I did earlier in the year.
My thread follows this post...
www.nytimes.com/2024/11/22/h...
My thread follows this post...
www.nytimes.com/2024/11/22/h...
Dr Martin Makary Chosen to Head the FDA
A frequent Fox News commentator, Dr. Makary has a penchant for challenging the medical establishment, and stirred pandemic concerns with his views on Covid immunity and vaccine mandates.
www.nytimes.com
November 26, 2024 at 12:06 AM
Another excellent 🧵 by one of my favorite accounts 😎 Why is everyone saying Makary is a lunatic quack who shouldn’t even be in charge of planning breakfast?
Strap in and see for yourself👇
Strap in and see for yourself👇
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Making America Great Again kinda looks like building a fascist regime 🤔 Well, at least he isn’t pardoning insurrectionists, building relationships with dictators, or putting unqualified know-nothings in charge of every government agency we have 🫣
January 26, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Making America Great Again kinda looks like building a fascist regime 🤔 Well, at least he isn’t pardoning insurrectionists, building relationships with dictators, or putting unqualified know-nothings in charge of every government agency we have 🫣
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Fire those who provide independent oversight over your admin. That way no 1 is 👀 at the shady shit you do
Maybe he’ll deny climate change, cancel medical research & ensure his billionaire Big Pharma bros can price gouge for necessities. Oh, he did that too 😬
apnews.com/article/trum...
Maybe he’ll deny climate change, cancel medical research & ensure his billionaire Big Pharma bros can price gouge for necessities. Oh, he did that too 😬
apnews.com/article/trum...
Trump uses mass firing to remove independent inspectors general at a series of agencies
The sweeping action removes oversight of his new administration. Some members of Congress are suggesting it violated federal oversight laws.
apnews.com
January 26, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Fire those who provide independent oversight over your admin. That way no 1 is 👀 at the shady shit you do
Maybe he’ll deny climate change, cancel medical research & ensure his billionaire Big Pharma bros can price gouge for necessities. Oh, he did that too 😬
apnews.com/article/trum...
Maybe he’ll deny climate change, cancel medical research & ensure his billionaire Big Pharma bros can price gouge for necessities. Oh, he did that too 😬
apnews.com/article/trum...
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Science denier tactic:
The argumentum ad homeopium - the more they claim, the less is true
The argumentum ad homeopium - the more they claim, the less is true
February 18, 2025 at 11:24 AM
Science denier tactic:
The argumentum ad homeopium - the more they claim, the less is true
The argumentum ad homeopium - the more they claim, the less is true
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David Wolfe doesn’t believe in viruses … unless he’s selling you something 🥴🥴🥴
May 14, 2025 at 10:57 AM
David Wolfe doesn’t believe in viruses … unless he’s selling you something 🥴🥴🥴
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Given my search history, I’m curious why my filter bubbles didn’t turn up a single negative article on homeopathic dentistry.
November 23, 2024 at 1:51 AM
Given my search history, I’m curious why my filter bubbles didn’t turn up a single negative article on homeopathic dentistry.
David Wolfe doesn’t believe in viruses … unless he’s selling you something 🥴🥴🥴
May 14, 2025 at 10:57 AM
David Wolfe doesn’t believe in viruses … unless he’s selling you something 🥴🥴🥴
Oh fuck 🤣 Florida and Alabama are considering bills that would ban #chemtrails. While we’re banning things that don’t exist, Santa and the tooth fairy might be on the chopping block 😬
May 2, 2025 at 9:27 AM
Oh fuck 🤣 Florida and Alabama are considering bills that would ban #chemtrails. While we’re banning things that don’t exist, Santa and the tooth fairy might be on the chopping block 😬
Anti-vaxxers are disgusting
A child dies of measles in West Texas outbreak www.msn.com/en-us/news/n...
A child dies of measles in West Texas outbreak www.msn.com/en-us/news/n...
MSN
www.msn.com
February 26, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Anti-vaxxers are disgusting
A child dies of measles in West Texas outbreak www.msn.com/en-us/news/n...
A child dies of measles in West Texas outbreak www.msn.com/en-us/news/n...
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February 19, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Science denier tactic:
The argumentum ad homeopium - the more they claim, the less is true
The argumentum ad homeopium - the more they claim, the less is true
February 18, 2025 at 11:24 AM
Science denier tactic:
The argumentum ad homeopium - the more they claim, the less is true
The argumentum ad homeopium - the more they claim, the less is true
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Ag Scientist here: Welcome to starvation! BTW, Soviet Union & China tried something along these lines in 1950s & 1960s, killed millions of their people by the famines that ensued.
February 9, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Ag Scientist here: Welcome to starvation! BTW, Soviet Union & China tried something along these lines in 1950s & 1960s, killed millions of their people by the famines that ensued.
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Starting today, Donold’s idiotic 25% tariff hike on imports from Canada and Mexico (and 10% on China) is set to make life more expensive for every American. Even his own voters are furious over what they voted for. Let’s break down this economic self-own.
Morons Who Voted For Tariffs Now Angry About Tariffs
Dear Humans,
www.thegodpodcast.com
February 1, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Starting today, Donold’s idiotic 25% tariff hike on imports from Canada and Mexico (and 10% on China) is set to make life more expensive for every American. Even his own voters are furious over what they voted for. Let’s break down this economic self-own.
And don’t you MAGA fanboys try and say you weren’t blaming the cost of eggs on Biden 🤣
January 28, 2025 at 1:40 AM
And don’t you MAGA fanboys try and say you weren’t blaming the cost of eggs on Biden 🤣