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Critical Thinking - A Challenge for a Few or a Necessity for All?

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Explore the importance of critical thinking in everyday life through this thought-provoking TEDx talk. Delve into the two thinking systems present in the human brain: the primitive, automatic system focused on energy conservation, and the deeper, reflective system capable of critical analysis. Examine how these systems influence various aspects of life, including relationships, work, education, and society. Learn about the significance of consciously choosing between development and security, and discover the value of switching between these thinking modes in appropriate situations. Gain insights on achieving a fulfilled life through continuous personal growth and taking responsibility for one's choices. Benefit from the speaker's extensive experience in business, education, and critical thinking, including his role as co-founder of the first Polish school dedicated to teaching critical thinking and his involvement in worldwide critical thinking initiatives.

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Critical thinking - a challenge for a few or a necessity for all? | Maciej Winiarek | TEDxSANS

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