Many of us have a tendency to accept what we hear without thinking critically and forming our own opinions. Author Jeremy Kourdi says there are three questions you should ask every time you’re presented with new information.
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We’ve gone through a lot of ways to train your mind, but this is one of the simplest ways to jump start that critical thinking. When you’re presented with new information, ask yourself:
- Why?
- What else?
- What if…?
By asking these three questions, you’ll avoid making assumptions or accepting things as presented, and ensure you’ll have an informed opinion. Even if you just end up playing devil’s advocate, you’ll be able to back up your thoughts more intelligently.
Think Critically by Asking Why, What Else, and What If [Sources of Insight]
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3 responses to “The Three Questions You Should Ask To Think More Critically”
I find stupid people are the first to ask why. Smarter people tend to ask for evidence and question the methodology.
Which is the same thing as asking why.
Isn’t that just a long winded way of asking why?