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title: "Critical Thinking"
description: "The disciplined process of actively analyzing, synthesizing, and evaluating information to decide what to believe or do, rather than accepting claims at face value."
last_updated: "2026-08-02"
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# Critical Thinking

The disciplined process of actively analyzing, synthesizing, and evaluating information to decide what to believe or do, rather than accepting claims at face value.

*Example: A friend forwards a shocking health headline; instead of resharing, you pause to ask who measured it and how.*

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