Such a timely reminder that critical thinking is something we practice every day. Staying intentional and questioning our assumptions is how we keep control in a world that moves fast and rewards quick certainty.
Very powerful message. The reminder to slow down, question things, and think for ourselves really hit home. It’s something we all need to practice more.
This really makes you stop and reflect. Staying aware, questioning what we hear, and not reacting on autopilot is harder than it sounds, but it’s what keeps us grounded and true to ourselves.
A timely reminder that critical thinking is a daily practice of conscious engagement, and that staying deliberate and questioning assumptions is the key to retaining agency in a world optimized for speed and certainty
What I observe is the following: when people get detached from meaning, who they are and their purpose, they care less. And when they care less, they do question less too. That’s actually the most dangerous part, not the AI. Great piece, Denis!
In my late teens my father taught me 3 filters all in the conversational inputs (that I expanded to all inputs) 1. Motive? - what's in it for the person speaking/sharing the information (onlinenews outlets sell clicks to advertisors not facts so I don't consume news as a rule). Motive cuts the inputs down 2. Are they an expert? 99% of people are not an expert in their field. They're communicating parrot fashion. 3. Do I care anyway? The more time I spend with the highest quality people with great expertise (GOATs) who have good motives on the subjects that I care about or related to my critical path then more light speed I can create. So this 3 step filter is now 30+ years old for me and put me in good stead. Hopefully it can help people out there - "be intentional " stop wasting valuable time. We're only burning time in life, we have a finite amount of logs to burn, be really mindful who sits around your fire. 🔥
This was a truly eye-opening piece, Dennis. Thank you for sharing it.
Thank you so much Sophia. Appreciate you!
Great insight, Dennis. Thank you👍🏻
Really enjoyed this read, Dennis!
This was an eye-opening read, Dennis. Thank you for sharing such powerful insights. It really gave me something to reflect on.
Loved this, Dennis. Critical thinking is really just having the courage to pause and ask, “Is this true for me?”
Such a timely reminder that critical thinking is something we practice every day. Staying intentional and questioning our assumptions is how we keep control in a world that moves fast and rewards quick certainty.
Very powerful message. The reminder to slow down, question things, and think for ourselves really hit home. It’s something we all need to practice more.
This really makes you stop and reflect. Staying aware, questioning what we hear, and not reacting on autopilot is harder than it sounds, but it’s what keeps us grounded and true to ourselves.
oh, I love the pic of you and your wife. beautiful!
A timely reminder that critical thinking is a daily practice of conscious engagement, and that staying deliberate and questioning assumptions is the key to retaining agency in a world optimized for speed and certainty
Discipline keeps you sharp.
What I observe is the following: when people get detached from meaning, who they are and their purpose, they care less. And when they care less, they do question less too. That’s actually the most dangerous part, not the AI. Great piece, Denis!
In my late teens my father taught me 3 filters all in the conversational inputs (that I expanded to all inputs) 1. Motive? - what's in it for the person speaking/sharing the information (onlinenews outlets sell clicks to advertisors not facts so I don't consume news as a rule). Motive cuts the inputs down 2. Are they an expert? 99% of people are not an expert in their field. They're communicating parrot fashion. 3. Do I care anyway? The more time I spend with the highest quality people with great expertise (GOATs) who have good motives on the subjects that I care about or related to my critical path then more light speed I can create. So this 3 step filter is now 30+ years old for me and put me in good stead. Hopefully it can help people out there - "be intentional " stop wasting valuable time. We're only burning time in life, we have a finite amount of logs to burn, be really mindful who sits around your fire. 🔥
I think the Internet and particularly social media has just exposed how dumb we all are...just saying 🤔
This really made me think. Pausing and thinking for ourselves is more important now than ever. Thanks for sharing this perspective.
This a eye opening read Dennis. Thank you