TED-Ed|5个方法，帮你养成批判性思维

曾经看过一句话，人生就是由一个又一个选择组成的。你的每一次选择，就成了你的人生方向。

Rather than choosing an answer because it feels right, a person who uses critical thinking subjects all available options to scrutiny and skepticism.

一个具有批判性思维的人，不会因为哪个听起来不错就选哪个，而会仔细审查每一个选择，并抱有怀疑态度。

Using the tools at their disposal, they'll eliminate everything but the most useful and reliable information.

他们会用一切手段排除其他选项，只留下最有用、最值得信赖的信息。

批判性思维的5个步骤

here's one five-step process that may help you solve any number of problems.

这里讲的方法，只需五步，可以帮你解决各种问题。

One: formulate your question.

第一：明确你的问题。

In other words, know what you're looking for.

换句话说，知道你想要什么。

Two: gather your information.

第二：搜集信息。

There's lots of it out there, so having a clear idea of your question will help you determine what's relevant.

信息无所不在，所以明晰你的问题可以帮你决定哪些信息是有用的。

Three: apply the information, something you do by asking critical questions.

第三：运用信息，可以通过问关键性问题对信息加以运用。

Four: consider the implications.

第四，考虑后果及影响。

Five: explore other points of view.

第五：了解其他观点。

Exploring the full spectrum of viewpoints might explain why some policies that don't seem valid to you appeal to others.

你也要探究他的一系列观点，弄清楚为什么他的政策你觉得没用，但别人喜欢。

This will allow you to explore alternatives, evaluate your own choices,

你就让你能进一步探究其他选择，衡量你自己的选项，

and ultimately help you make more informed decisions.

最后做出更好的决定。