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What is critical thinking and why does it matter in everyday life?
Learn what critical thinking means and why it shapes smarter decisions in life. Discover practical tips to sharpen your reasoning today.…
Curious Xander
Often baffled, always curious. I write blogs and make videos to help me untangle big ideas and ask better questions. When not questioning the world, I'm likely overthinking something.
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The paradox of tolerance explained: why Popper's idea still sparks debate in 2025
Should a tolerant society accept intolerance? Karl Popper’s paradox of tolerance explores the hidden risks of unchecked freedom in today’s divided world.…
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Groupthink's role in history: shocking lessons from major events that still matter today
Discover how groupthink influenced key historical events. Uncover its impact on decision-making and learn lessons to improve critical thinking today.…
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Occam's razor explained: why the simplest answer is often the smartest choice
Discover how Occam's razor simplifies complex thinking. Explore its origins, real-life examples, and why simplicity often outshines complexity.…
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Strawman argument explained: spot, counter, and avoid misleading tactics in debates
Learn what a strawman argument is, how it manipulates discussions by misrepresenting your point, and ways to spot and counter it effectively.…
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Are we living in a simulation? The theory that blurs reality
Could our reality be an elaborate simulation created by an advanced civilisation? From philosophical roots to cutting-edge science, the simulation hypothesis challenges everything we think we know about existence. Dive into the debate that blurs the line between science fiction and reality.…
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Which dystopia are we living in? A closer look at fiction’s bleakest visions
From 1984's surveillance state to Brave New World's pleasure-driven apathy, dystopian fiction often feels eerily prescient. But which fictional future matches our world today? And are there modern twists they couldn’t have foreseen?…
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Nietzsche’s radical vision: beyond good and evil
With his fiery prose, bold ideas, and iconic moustache, Nietzsche dared to question everything: morality, religion, and even the meaning of existence itself. Dive into the life and ideas of the man who declared “God is dead” and challenged humanity to rise above the void.…
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Sunk cost fallacy: why we cling to bad decisions and how to let go
Discover why we persist with poor choices despite losses. Understand the sunk cost fallacy and make smarter, more future-focused decisions.…
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Elites: the perennial rulers and their failures
Elites have always ruled societies, but their success often depends on how well they serve the public good. Are today’s elites leading or merely preserving their own privileges? This article explores why elites fail, why we’ll always need them, and how to hold them accountable.…
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Socrates: the philosopher who questioned everything
Few figures in history have provoked, inspired, and irritated as profoundly as Socrates. A man who never wrote a single…
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Are mind viruses controlling what you think?
From viral trends to conspiracy theories, “mind viruses” spread like infections, hijacking our thinking and shaping behaviour. Dive into the strange and unsettling world of contagious ideas and discover how they might be controlling you.…