The "What Else?" Rule: Master Critical Thinking

Tools for Sense Making - Pragmatic Tools - Critical Thinking - If A then what else?

What if your 'facts' are built on shaky ground? Discover the "If A, then what else?" method that reveals hidden truths.

We will dive deep into a practical critical thinking tactic that will change how you analyze information. Learn how to question the hidden assumptions behind any statement by asking: "If [STATEMENT A] is true, then what else would have to be true?"

This video will show you how to move from simply gathering information to actively exploring ideas, pushing them to their limits to see if they hold up. Discover the power of "steel manning" arguments – even those you disagree with – to truly understand them and sharpen your own mind.

What You'll Learn / Benefits:
*How to quickly identify and challenge hidden assumptions.
*A powerful method for evaluating any claim or belief.
*Why "information exploration mode" is superior to just "information gathering."
*Practical ways to strengthen your critical thinking skills and spot logical inconsistencies.

Timestamps:
00:00 Intro to Critical Thinking
00:01:17 The "If A, then what else?" Tactic
00:02:41 Exploration Mode vs. Information Gathering
00:03:49 Steel Manning & Devil's Advocate
00:05:09 Learning from Science
00:06:28 Example: Capitalism and Greed
00:11:11 Example: YouTube and Political Alignment
00:13:33 Conclusion & Practice

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