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how to think critically on twitter – a thread because i hate it here
critical thinking is the process of effectively evaluating something in order to make a judgment or decision.
although it is human nature to accept the first thing we think or see, thinking critically allows us to avoid misinformation and make better decisions.
although it is human nature to accept the first thing we think or see, thinking critically allows us to avoid misinformation and make better decisions.
instead of jumping straight from looking to acting, we can put the process of thinking in the middle for a better outcome.
so why does this apply to twitter?
it’s very easy to spread misinformation on twitter due to the way the site works. people can say whatever, with no qualifications, no fact-checking, no sources, and there are few consequences.
it’s very easy to spread misinformation on twitter due to the way the site works. people can say whatever, with no qualifications, no fact-checking, no sources, and there are few consequences.
with the limited number of characters per tweet and people not always reading threads, it’s very easy to show only a small part of the larger picture.
when you think critically on twitter, you’re looking for the accuracy of the information you’re seeing.
when you think critically on twitter, you’re looking for the accuracy of the information you’re seeing.
operate under the assumption that not everything you see or read is true, especially when stated as a fact.
how do we combat misinformation on twitter using critical thinking?
when you’re on twitter and you see something that doesn’t seem quite right, ask yourself the questions below. from these questions, you can start to get an idea of whether what you are reading is reliable or not
when you’re on twitter and you see something that doesn’t seem quite right, ask yourself the questions below. from these questions, you can start to get an idea of whether what you are reading is reliable or not
if the author seems uncredible and there are no other sources that support what they are saying, then you can come to the conclusion that the tweet is probably not correct, or at least heavily biased.
although everyone has bias, making an effort to think objectively about the content you engage with will make your experience on twitter better. people like to provoke, so if you can slow down and think rationally, things will seem less overwhelming.
when you think critically, you continually ask yourself these kinds of questions. you evaluate what you come across objectively and take the time to consider both sides. you act in a logical manner and refrain from acting impulsively.
not everything is black or white. gather all the information you can, acknowledge where the biases might lie, and form a judgment from that.
being rational makes the twitter-sphere better to navigate and engage with.
being rational makes the twitter-sphere better to navigate and engage with.
