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I Will Never Apologize for Being a Skeptic (Part II)

How to turn your skepticism to eleven, and how to be a skeptic in a hostile society.

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James Edward Taylor
Jun 05, 2022
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Being a skeptic does not mean dismissing things out of hand, or being a “denier”.

It means being a critical thinker.

It means following the dictum “Accept nothing as true, no matter who said it, unless it agrees with your senses and your reasoning mind.”

Every institution (particularly every large institution) wants your assent and your compliance.

It’s simple. Do not automatically give it. Question them.

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