Skepticism
- A healthy skepticism characterizes the psychology of a truth seeker. They approach information with a discerning mindset, questioning the accuracy and reliability of sources before accepting them as truth.
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The psychology of a truth seeker involves a set of characteristics and behaviors associated with an individual's relentless pursuit of truth, knowledge, and understanding. Here are some psychological aspects often associated with truth seekers
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Psychological skepticism
Psychological skepticism means being neutral toward the contents of your mind.
Most of us are overly trusting of our own minds. But information is not always the truth. Just like the media inundates us with questionable information, our brains do the same thing.
Skepticism
- Pyrrho of Elis (c. 360-c. 270 B.C.) is the earliest figure in ancient Greek skepticism on record.
- Probably influenced by the Buddhist tradition of his time, Pyrrho viewed the suspension of judgment as a means to achieve that freedom of disturbance that alone...
Test the alternative explanations to narrow your investigation
Use a systematic approach to eliminate as many explanations as possible through falsification.
- Collect the available information.
- Check the facts for accuracy and relevancy.
- Connect the dots. Do differe...
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