Critical Thinking: Why bother?

[BoStevoD]

This is a great video

[simysimss]

This is a great video

[samjenkinssam]

This is a great video

[mhrby1985]

The critical thinking test being linked to is seriously outdated and suffers from several flaws

[davidgggggggg]

got a 43% hmm I didn't think about how tired I am or another 100 factors to take into consideration like everything else. Is this critical thinking or overly thinking anxiety. lol i don't know. That dam philosophy class screwed with my head...

[TheDaddyandTheBaby]

The problem is people typically perceive a questioning, reflective attitude as being opposed to them, when in fact you may be just trying to understand. I found that it is best to keep the socractic spirit quiet much of the time.

As a whole we are presently incapable of learning about the world with a humble spirit. I do not know if this will ever change. I hope so.

Even so, we shouldn't use that as an excuse not to exercise our ability to explore and learn about the world we live in.

[Ronaldreaganspotatos]

That's kind of a dumb test. It's not objective, and you can't answer more than half the questions without a priori knowledge. If the test is one of logical reasoning (which critical thinking is after all) then each question would be autonomous and a closed system one could work within without required prior knowledge (other than perhaps the ability to read english).

[danschaoticmind]

Got a 77. I randomly guessed at a few of them (And outright missed one or two)

Though the Bill clinton one doesn't quite work any more since Bill Clinton is not president. Thus, the default answer fell to: "Harry truman" Who was president then.

Also, Global warming. I could have sworn I read a few notes giving the gas output of yellowstone in the 500 tons a day range. OH WELL.

[soy1como3soy]

you know that the last part of ur video made me laugh ... i was having a bad day ... goes to show u ... in the most unlikely place (= thanks and i got a 54% ay caramba

[sariglenn]

I feel kinda dumb. I got a 73% on the questionnaire.

[2bsirius]

@sariglenn

Believe me that's not bad at all! I changed the quiz a short time back, and this one is far more challenging, so congratulations!

[zabelicious]

@sariglenn Hahaha.. I had 58% and I don't feel dumb because many of those questions did not require critical thinking at all. Just some knowledge i don't give a damn about and never investigated. Just be proud of who you are and continue to think for yourself! Cheers

[2young2beagrandma]

Love the music. 

[mooseasaurusrex]

I still don't know what a sidebar is. I heard about it and seen it in court with my sons' mother, but don't know what it means or where it is in this context. If the author or anyone else more computer savvy than me (and that's a l l of you) could help, I'd appreciate it. Many 'thanks' in advance.

[2bsirius]

@mooseasaurusrex

Old video had the info to the side of the video...so sidebar = lowbar (also called the crotchbar).

[MalaresianLuciferia]

IT's cynic, stoic, platonic and christian hinking...

[Israe5l]

Its just the matter of choseing the right values. Nothing to do with right thinking.

[devourerofbabies]

I think questions 5 and 6 were wrong.

[OriginalTharios]

That is an incredibly poor test. After I got the first couple of questions wrong, I figured out the pattern and got them all right. Each makes assumptions about facts which are never even hinted at in the problems or the questions, and so the only way to be correct is to "think like the author". By the way, you can use all four answers on every question, you're not restricted.

[2bsirius]

@OriginalTharios

OK...

[Shawnruss]

@OriginalTharios

So true,

It's as if the author of the 'test' has the specific citations to the facts of the dilemmas he or she produces, but doesn't cite them.....

Subjective testing is subjective ;)

[2bsirius]

@Shawnruss

HOW many times do I have to say that the test is only a place to begin...I've replaced the test. It can be argued that it has subjective elements as well, but on YT there are a lot of critics and very few people actually contributing content.

I'm not a fan of either of these tests but it would not be possible to post the Law National Admissions Test (LNAT) and UK Clinical Aptitude Test (UKCAT). They would certainly test critical thinking skill as unbiasedly as possible though.

[Flem1337]

Yea <.<

I got 0%

Actually I manage to ALWAYS get the correct answer at th fourth try <.<

I guess when its 5 am and you didnt sleep yet after writting all this crap for the thesis, i might not be able to do critical thinking ._.

I shoud probably scrap what ive been writting too ._.

[clamantuanguyan]

i got 73%

yeah? so what?... don't tell me to "make up my own mind |;-]" you group think FASCIST!

[ItsNotShake]

shit ass music man bluurrrrrr

[nVei06]

this is a brain dead liberal who can not think critically. He should be killed.

[nVei06]

this is for liberals who think they think critically because they thought of it once.

[MalaresianLuciferia]

@nVei06

you wouldn't say that if you could think critically.

[psikeyhackr]

Do the Laws of Physics have a bias?

So doesn't Critical Thinking mean needing to know the TONS of STEEL and TONS of CONCRETE that were on each level of WTC 1 & 2?

[DevastationNazo]

Nice, got a seven outa ten. I guess its some consolation that it defies the point to take it by its word. But one question: what is the song in this vid?

[Mephistophilus]

I received a 100% and should have considered the value of the test and critical thinking skills of those that created it.

"Please note, this is a completely unofficial grading system and should not be taken as an indication of any grade that might be awarded by OCR, were you to sit the A Level in Critical Thinking!"

DOH

[Zeventwo]

very good video, think SERIOUSLY about your spelling, nah just kidding, 5*

[Israe5l]

I like your new image. (Even tho, I miss your nice smile.)

I am skeptical of the existence of "critical thinker". Every kind of people to make a society. But I guess there is such of pepople who experience solitary more than other.

[IridescentEye]

I got 100% in the test where's my certificate? .... come on, that's got to be worth 5 grade A A'Levels at least these days :)

[9macrina9]

*****

[FeelFreeToArgue]

I just wanted to let you know that if you continue to fail to stay away from YT, I'm sure I could find it in my heart to forgive you this character flaw.  ;)

Good vid - would be nice if everyone took its precepts to heart.

[Xoroaster]

Excellent! ;-D

[xy11xy]

great vid.

[Atheistblindchick]

I scored 100% till I got to question 9 and 10, since those were images....

The website is an interesting find, going through it right now, it certainly sharpens your critical thinking skills.

Thanks!

[2bsirius]

Very impressive!

[rollsthepaul]

Never say never. Never generalise. No matter how prejudiced you are, always keep an open mind. If your aunt had balls, she'd be your uncle. The correct answer is never the one provided. Dissent is not a good idea but rather it is living death without it..

Ooooszeedoatesanddooooseedoate­sand littlelambsydiesees.

Mary had a little lamb and the doctor was really relieved that he wasn't the father.

Keep smiling, idiots are always the preferred candidates.

[Brianswers]

You're back. :) Great vid.

[GalaxySmith18]

Hey, I' have a questions...Know any great books to read?

[farvision]

GalaxySmith18 - several books listed on my channel. Also

Your Inner Fish

by Neil Shubin

which the idiots of youtube are not allowing me to add to my channel.

[KrisBlueNZ]

Cool quiz!

Were you asking about typos? There are a couple I noticed in question 10. in answer C "raising" is misspelt and in answer D "naturally concerned" should be "naturally more concerned".

Thanks for your efforts... BTW I got 86% and 7/10 right first time. I had trouble with 5 and 6.

[2bsirius]

Yes, the quiz wasn't mine...So it's nice to know I'm not the only one who either can spell or can't type [in my case a bit of both].

I have to admit that I didn't catch these typos when I was taking the quiz...too busy having test anxiety, I guess. Thanks!

[StevenErnest]

I've been reading a special Time Magazine publication on The Brain, and there are studies of how we process information differently at different ages. Young people learn language skills at an amazing pace; teenagers sometimes act irresponsibly, because that part of the prefrontal cortex is still developing. And after 40's thru 60's, while memory may slide a bit, the brain is better able to deal with ambiguity, and relating multiple data, judging = wisdom.

Male & F brains are different, too!

[StevenErnest]

Well, I'll be taking that Quiz when I have a mind to, ;) heheh.

Great vid, great thoughts on critical thinking skills.

I like the idea of Bracketing -- when you come across new info or ideas -- put them in [ brackets ] for a while, and see if they stand up to the test of reality. If not, discard them, if useful, remove the brackets.

[hardcasefailsU]

i looking forwards to your coming back dear lady

[musekiteer]

It's nice to see that you are semi-returned.

I trust that I'm allowed to accept the opinion of acknowledged experts without personally verifying their findings. If not, I am stuck at the level of John Locke's knowledge confined to personal experience.

I am not disputing the inestimable value of critical thinking when I say this ;)

[2bsirius]

Yes, of course....By coincidence, I'm reading a book called "The Underground Philosopher" and he makes exactly the same point...So of course...agreed! For numerous reasons...

[musekiteer]

Phew!!!!

That sounds like good bed-time reading ;)

[Oedipus58921]

hahahahhahahah thanks for the quiz =D

[TheraminTrees]

I'll confess that I made a snap perception without suspending my judgement — when I saw you'd done a new video, I grinned at what I 'knew' I would enjoy watching.

And I did! ;8)

[2bsirius]

Another reason to love you...Had plenty already though.

[2bsirius]

OMG that sounded trite...

[deliciousonionsoup]

Excuse the spalling!

[deliciousonionsoup]

Gerrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrre­at veideo!

[2bsirius]

Oops...Do I have typos in this? Could you tell me where, so I can correct them? I have a bad habit of typing too fast...

[2bsirius]

I found two and corrected them btw, but I feel sure there are more.

[deliciousonionsoup]

No, I didn't see any in the video. I noticed I made some in my reply though - after I posted - that was all.

[onlywhenprovoked]

93. and, no - i don't think that makes me cool.

but it was a cool test. thanks for sharing it.

[floydstinkyboy]

that was great 2b, thanks. 77% but their answer to question 10 was boooogus!

I was robbed!

[RowanFortuneWood]

Great video. Sapere aude.

[CousinoMacul]

83%  only 6/10 on the first try :-(

[2bsirius]

That was about my score too, but when I read the explanations, I could see where I'd taken a short cut or misunderstood something...

[happyjesus123]

Ha Jesus kicks your ass 93% 9/10. Jesus rules at multiple choice. Jesus also rules at humility.

[Loreleila]

Indeed. Well said.

[happyjesus123]

Good video and quiz. However, we don't need to think anymore now that we have YokeUp to tell us what to do and who Jesus hates most.

[2bsirius]

Yup...Exactly!

[2bsirius]

Before I get a knee jerk reaction, I guess I had better add that my comment isn't serious or even Sirius.

[IceysMoment]

wait..arent you making videos anymore?and why?

[2bsirius]

Just made this one...

I don't think it's worth saying more...

Thanks for watching.

[IceysMoment]

your choice

little advice..

IF.hope you come back kick some ass, show them,dont put yourself down to idiots OK;)cos you got many subs-supporters.

no one deserves be picked on for beeing nice.been there.

i would say

2bSTRONG!!!;)

[2bsirius]

;¬)