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AZJonnie

(1,665 posts) Sat Sep 20, 2025, 08:42 PM Sep 20

Exactly zero people know that they largely lack critical thinking skills [View all]

Last edited Sat Sep 20, 2025, 09:14 PM - Edit history (1)

Debate for or against this assertion below if you like, but I feel it's axiomatic

No person in mind here, I got all Jack Handey just now and thought I'd share

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Exactly zero people know that they largely lack critical thinking skills [View all] AZJonnie Sep 20 OP

I lack critical thinking skills. I constantly monitor myself seeking ways to improve Bernardo de La Paz Sep 20 #1

If you can remotely accurately explain the concept of "critical thinking" AZJonnie Sep 20 #3

Jack is great mind... Xavier Breath Sep 20 #4

Jack Handey is a bit on SNL where they skewer pop affirmations. haele Sep 20 #5

Ah, thanks, falls into place now. But that god is crying bit seems just mean, though that is probably just the barb. .nt Bernardo de La Paz Sep 20 #8

One my faves, from memory so could be off but it's the gist AZJonnie Sep 21 #11

Alain de Botton in his tv series canetoad Sep 20 #9

Ever hear the term?... lame54 Sep 20 #2

Well, if you have no critical thinking skills.... ananda Sep 20 #6

That's what I'm getting at, yup! AZJonnie Sep 21 #10

oh I love Jack Handy Skittles Sep 20 #7