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Tbf this does kind of imply we are doing something wrong. Maybe instead we should teach people to learn and judge information, rather than train them to take information presented to them at face value.

There are as many irrational science fanatics as there are religious fanatics.

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MiddleAgesModem@lemmy.world ⁨1⁩ ⁨day⁩ ago

There are as many irrational science fanatics as there are religious fanatics.

I really doubt that.

Also, how are they to judge information presented to them if there is no agreed upon valid source?

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ol_capt_joe@piefed.ee ⁨1⁩ ⁨day⁩ ago
I agree (e.g. think how many billions were thrown at string theory). Critical Thinking is an essential skill and must be included and encouraged from an early age.

Maybe many students are just trying trying to pass am exam or get a degree. There’s far too much to know about too many things to expect everyone to have even a basic understanding of everything. Knowing how to spot bullshit (aka critical thinking) is a lot easier than becoming an expert in every subject.

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eestileib@lemmy.blahaj.zone ⁨1⁩ ⁨day⁩ ago
Loooooool

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