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Think Like A Scientist

When presented with a new perspective or new information, resist the urge to dismiss it and try to listen carefully then examine it considering the evidence you have.

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(Over)#thinking is my second nature which helps to quench my "first nature" i.e. #curiosity . I'm here to combine the two into something useful like #learning and understanding #self through #psychology #philosophy & many more gems of #humanknowledge .

Rethinking not only improves our rational ability as an individual but also helps our society progress by developing scientific temper.

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