Assumptions are the termites of relationships. Credit: Henry Winkler Posts where this quotation is embedded Analyze Assumptions and Biases Probe the assumptions and biases that might be embedded in a chatbot’s responses Belief Systems Our beliefs are not isolated pieces of data that we can take and discard at will Changing Minds Through Conversation The role of conversation … Continue reading Assumptions Are the Termites of Relationships Henry Winkler
The assumption that technical civilizations must necessarily make an appearance, even after many billions of years of biological evolution, implies that the ultimate purpose, or goal, in the formation of stars and planets is the production of intelligent beings and technical civilizations — an idealistic and teleological view. Credit: Carl Sagan Source: Intelligent Life in … Continue reading The Rise of Technical Civilizations Carl Sagan
Evaluate Sources and Evidence Explore What’s Missing Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter Explore Other Perspectives: Ask the chatbot to provide alternative perspectives on a subject. This method encourages us to consider different viewpoints, developing a more nuanced and comprehensive understanding of the topic. Here’s an example of how to practice using the “Explore … Continue reading Explore Other Perspectives Use the chatbot to broaden your understanding of a subject
Explore What’s Missing Play Devil’s Advocate Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter Analyze Assumptions and Biases: Probe the assumptions and biases that might be embedded in the chatbot’s responses. This practice helps us become more aware of our biases and encourages a deeper exploration of underlying assumptions. Here’s an example of how to practice … Continue reading Analyze Assumptions and Biases Probe the assumptions and biases that might be embedded in a chatbot’s responses
Open Mindedness ** Active Listening ** Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter Critical thinking objectively analyzes, evaluates, and synthesizes information to form a reasoned judgment or decision. It involves using logic and reasoning to examine assumptions, arguments, evidence, and alternative perspectives to arrive at well-informed and justified conclusions. If you can think, and speak, … Continue reading Critical Thinking ** Analyzing information and arguments to make sound judgments and decisions
