How do you think independently? (leminal.space)

submitted 14 hours ago by big_fat_fluffy@leminal.space to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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I mean, we all hear about people thinking what they think only because the people around them think it too. So how do you avoid doing that?

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[-] Majorllama@lemmy.world 9 points 13 hours ago

Pay attention to when people tell you what to think and be extra suspicious of that kind of behavior. Question everything. Trust but verify.

Now don't fall into the trap of just being a contrarian. Just because everyone is telling you the same thing doesn't mean it's ALWAYS some big conspiracy. It could actually just be the right thing.

Basically just be curious and don't form opinions purely based off people you look up to or admire.

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