The Decline of Critical Thinking: A Modern Dilemma
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Chapter 1: A Hypothetical Situation
Imagine a scenario where you are a 40-year-old father with an 8-year-old son battling cancer. You decide to consult Dr. Mwonkwo, a practitioner from Ghana working in the U.S., known for his alternative medical practices and not accepting insurance.
A nurse calls your son’s name, prompting you to follow her into the consultation room. She informs you that the doctor will join you shortly.
Dr. Mwonkwo enters and greets both you and your son, asking, “What brings you to see me today?” How do you respond?
In the upcoming sections, we will delve into how some former scientists have shifted towards supporting creationism, producing pseudoscientific literature aimed at integrating God into scientific discourse. One notable organization, Answers in Genesis (AIG), employs these individuals. Among them is Dr. Don DeYoung:
Dr. Donald DeYoung - creation.com
Dr. DeYoung serves as the Chairman of the Physical Science Department at Grace College in Winona Lake, Indiana, where he has been an educator for many years.
Creation | Creation Ministries International
Are you, as a high school principal, willing to collaborate with Creation Ministries International (CMI) to host a lecture showcasing how God plays a pivotal role in science and the universe? Furthermore, if CMI proposes to teach creationism alongside other scientific subjects, how would you respond?
Chapter 2: Experiencing Alternative Practices
You find yourself at a psychic fair, surrounded by numerous practitioners offering readings. During one session, a psychic employs a pendulum while working with a client. After the session, you inquire about the pendulum technique. The practitioner quickly pulls up a webpage on pendulum dowsing:
Pendulum Dowsing - An Introduction to Using a Pendulum
This site describes pendulum dowsing as a versatile tool for divination and decision-making. It states: “Pendulum dowsing can serve various purposes, from healing and identifying allergies to locating lost items or even water sources.”
The practitioner mentions, “While I don’t usually teach this, I can offer ten one-hour lessons for $50 each, requiring upfront payment due to past experiences with clients not paying. For $500, you could master the pendulum. What’s your decision?”
What would you choose in this scenario? Would you invest the $500 to learn?
The Rise Of NPCs: Why Critical Thinking Is Dead - YouTube
This video explores the decline of critical thinking in contemporary society, examining how societal dynamics have influenced our ability to think critically.
What Happened to Critical Thinking - LaToya Robinson - YouTube
In this insightful discussion, LaToya Robinson addresses the erosion of critical thinking skills and its implications in modern education and society.