RT Whatifalthist (@whatifalthist)My ideas of historic objectivity seem pretty obvious ngl. The idea that each era of history makes mistakes and so you should cross reference different time periods against a universal truth to assess the shared traits or weaknesses. That modernity isn’t just unilaterally correct against previous societies. That historic societies weren’t lying about building their worlds off authentic religious experiences. This all makes total sense and seems obvious. Intuitive.So why did I ...

Human Reasoning & Decision Making - Human rationality is paradoxical, as faculties meant to guide us can lead us astray [2] - Emotions often guide decisions, even when we think we are rational [5] - Fear can distort risk perception, underplaying opportunities and overestimating risks [6] - Social and cultural norms heavily influence our thinking, leading to conformity [6][7] - Cultural background can reinforce unexamined or dangerous beliefs [8] Critical Thinking & Objectivity - Critical thinking is essential for analyzing information and producing objective results [9] - Critical thinking requires awareness of biases and seeking evidence that questions our ideas [10] - Controlling rationality and being more objective can lead to unexpected achievements [10] - Recognizing our irrationality allows us to approach the world more objectively [11]

When even spy agencies have to put loyalty to the leader above objectivity and truth, the whole nation loses, and becomes less safe, says @andreaskluth (via @opinion) https://t.co/JUP7fcy6iN ...