The videos describe critical thinking as an analysis of how one (the self, a peer, a character, or otherwise) thinks, as displayed through their actions, words, or mental processes. Rather than simply memorizing facts or generating opinions on a whim, they call us to understand the very bases of how we think in an effort to stoke curiosity, innovation, heightened comprehension, rationale, self-awareness, mental flexibility, and the overcoming of unchecked biases. They claim this can help us advance both ourselves and society by allowing for better education and inventions — many of which have been known to emerge from the confluence of critical thinking and creative expression. While I haven’t considered this subject in such solid terms before, I find that I agree with many of the points made — I believe teaching someone how to think is an effective way to promote logic, understanding, and philosophy in a society that can be rather heavy-handed and brash. The mere loading of factoids in one’s mind from a young age can prove pointless if one isn’t taught how to fashion such knowledge into worthwhile stances and awareness of the world around them. In this, critical thinking, or the fundamentals of processing information, has proven integral in fostering quick and well-adapted minds.
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