Are We Losing Our Ability to Think Critically?

Society has long cherished the ability to think beyond the ordinary. In a world where knowledge is revered and innovation equals progress, those able to bring forth greater insight and understanding are destined to make their mark and blaze a trail to greater enlightenment.

"Critical thinking as an attitude is embedded in Western culture. There is a belief that argument is the way to finding truth," observes Adrian West, research director at the ... Full Story »

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by Naomi Isler - Jul. 4, 2009

The article attempts to present a 'critical' view of technology's effects on thought process. It gives different 'expert' views of these effects. It's a good read.

Paraphrasing Stephen Vincent Benet - say neither 'it is deadly magic and accursed' , nor 'it is blessed' say only 'it is here". I'm pretty sure the ancient oral master who first saw images carved in stone felt that no good would come of it.

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