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==Critical Thinking, Self Assessment and Propaganda== | ==Critical Thinking, Self Assessment and Propaganda== | ||
[[Propaganda]] is directly related to classical conditioning mind control tactics that are used to psychologically and emotionally manipulate people, Therefore, it is important to be aware of these manipulation methods and ask ourselves what we know about propaganda messages. How is propaganda being used and what can we do to shield ourselves to prevent its destructive effects in our psyche and unconscious impulses? We should be able to better discern the difference between gaining knowledge through being educated and informed in matters, versus information that is being intentionally manipulated to influence an audience to spread a specific agenda, by manipulating people’s behavior without them even realizing it. Not taking what we’ve been told at face value by doing our own research and due diligence, combined with [[Critical Thinking]] and common sense, helps us to become more responsible in where we invest our time and energy. | [[Propaganda]] is directly related to classical conditioning mind control tactics that are used to psychologically and [[Emotional Manipulation|emotionally manipulate]] people, Therefore, it is important to be aware of these manipulation methods and ask ourselves what we know about propaganda messages. How is propaganda being used and what can we do to shield ourselves to prevent its destructive effects in our psyche and unconscious impulses? We should be able to better discern the difference between gaining knowledge through being educated and informed in matters, versus information that is being intentionally manipulated to influence an audience to spread a specific agenda, by manipulating people’s behavior without them even realizing it. Not taking what we’ve been told at face value by doing our own research and due diligence, combined with [[Critical Thinking]] and common sense, helps us to become more responsible in where we invest our time and energy. | ||
[[Critical Thinking]] is inward-directed with the intent of maximizing the reasoning ability and [[Coherence]] of the thinker. One does not use critical thinking to solve problems—one uses critical thinking to improve one's process of thinking. Such as making an appraisal based on careful analysis or evaluation, as well as considering the intuitive insights that are felt in the circumstances. | [[Critical Thinking]] is inward-directed with the intent of maximizing the reasoning ability and [[Coherence]] of the thinker. One does not use critical thinking to solve problems—one uses critical thinking to improve one's process of thinking. Such as making an appraisal based on careful analysis or evaluation, as well as considering the intuitive insights that are felt in the circumstances. | ||