Proven, What Is Possible May Not Be Probable -5 Essential Differences You Need to Know

An argument broke out on my timeline the other day. Somebody posted research on outcomes for kids from two-parent homes, and the replies filled up with the same sentence, over and over: "I was raised by a single mother, and I turned out fine." Hundreds of people, all making the same move. And the wild part is, every one of them was right. They did turn out fine. They also proved absolutely nothing about the research, because they were answering a question no one asked. That thread is one of the best examples of what of one of the most…

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Proven, What Is Possible May Not Be Probable -5 Essential Differences You Need to Know

An argument broke out on my timeline the other day. Somebody posted research on outcomes for kids from two-parent homes, and the replies filled up with the same sentence, over and over: "I was raised by a single mother, and I turned out fine." Hundreds of people, all making the same move. And the wild part is, every one of them was right. They did turn out fine. They also proved absolutely nothing about the research, because they were answering a question no one asked. That thread is one of the best examples of what of one of the most…

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17 Key Terms for Clear-Cut Critical Thinking in Our Daily Lives

Most logical fallacies have more to do with formal arguments and less to do with how we communicate with each other daily. There are simple words and ideas used in our everyday speech that have a significant impact on our interpretations, perceptions, and decision-making. Listed below are a few of those terms. Understanding or reviewing these terms will give you a slight edge while watching the news, attending a meeting, or discussing world events with your loved ones. I chose these terms because I’m often involved in situations in which these definitions could come in handy. Below are the terms I’ll…

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Memo: We are in the Information Age

We are in the dead center of the information age. Unfortunately, there are those of us who didn't get the memo, so I'm going to make it official. Remember when Democrats used to talk about jobs, the working class, minimum wage and helping the poor, etc? Nope, it's not a thing anymore. We can't agree on how to handle basic COVID-19 protocols. It's not a coincidence. Our new wars are informational and the personalities that used to dominate the local and national news can't be bothered with the minute details of truth-telling. They have to compete with social media, email,…

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Things You Should Know Before 30

A few things people should learn before 30.The economy moves like a heartbeat, there will be up to times and downtimes. At some point, be self-aware enough to ask yourself, "What do I mean when I say the economy is bad?" Could it be that you're just saying that just because that's what people say? We are surely in a recession with the presence of COVID-19. But this wasn't the case last year or the year before. I don't think there has been a time in which people haven't said: "The economy is bad". I may help to understand what exactly…

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