Critical Thinking at Sonic Speeds
How to Decide – Part VI: The Really Big Decision. Am I committed to being a person of integrity, or have I decided to be morally ambiguous? Captain Smith discusses this fascinating and important topic this week in light of current events.
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How to Decide – Part V: Is it the truth or is it a lie? This is the single most important question for a human being to answer. We must be willing and able to make this decision accurately and without bias. Knowing how to decide is key.
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Elections in America: As a democratic republic, America is built on the foundation that allows its citizens the opportunity to “give consent to be governed”. Those who occupy political positions are empowered by this consent – not by anything else. Thus the voting system for these positions must be trustworthy, i.e. robust and secure against attempted fraud. As a nation we have not yet risen to this challenge. High moral and ethical standards, and a sense of fair play, coupled with critical thinking skills are needed more than ever to return us to a republic we can all be proud of. Captain Smith discusses all of this and more in this week’s broadcast.
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