For those who are concerned with how critical thinking (or the lack of it) affects society, an opinion piece in the NY Times on why birtherism and its offshoots won't die; see: http://opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/04/29/dont-stop-believing/?nl=todaysheadlines&emc=thab1
As teachers, researchers, and psychologists, we need to focus on the use of facts, valid modes of argumentation, and critical analysis even if powerful forces in society avoid their use. -Mike Palij New York University m...@nyu.edu --- You are currently subscribed to tips as: arch...@jab.org. To unsubscribe click here: http://fsulist.frostburg.edu/u?id=13090.68da6e6e5325aa33287ff385b70df5d5&n=T&l=tips&o=10309 or send a blank email to leave-10309-13090.68da6e6e5325aa33287ff385b70df...@fsulist.frostburg.edu
