Or: Why Knowing Isn’t the Same as Understanding Somewhere along the way, we confused “education” with “information.”We started treating knowledge like a checklist—something to accumulate,…
Thoughts from the edge of ordinary
Tag: critical thinking
“The unexamined life is not worth living.”— Socrates, Apology There’s something timeless about a person who asks, “Why do you believe that?” Not to argue.…
It’s 2024, and while politics dominates the landscape, I can’t help but feel that everything looks a little too familiar, as a student of history.…
On a quest for self-discovery? Great news! The ancient Greek philosopher Socrates has been waiting for you, and he’s got some questions. Actually, he’s got…
One of the thought seeds I admire from Heraclitus, the ancient Greek philosopher, is how sharply he critiqued society. He wasn’t a fan of popular…
Critical Thinking in Modern Discourse: How Thoughtless Posts Replace Thoughtful Conversation
Published by Elle on March 22, 2025In a world where memes have replaced meaningful dialogue, critical thinking has become a lost art. This piece explores how modern discourse has devolved into identity battles and smug one-liners—and why continuous learning and curiosity are the only way forward.