(September 20, 2023 at 10:24 am)Data Wrote: That's why I want an exchange of ideas here. I want to learn, not from the books of science, but from adversity. Both sides. Without the propaganda.
If you really want to challenge yourself against perspectives other than your own, you can try picking topics of interest and begin researching with some deep reading. The internet provides us with a vast collection of information. If you get proficient in web surfing, you can find so many things (even pirate books for free hehe). There is loads of scientific information and many who do a great job simplifying it for layman to read.
A simple formula to start with for developing critical thinking skills is to make attempts to falsify some of your own beliefs by setting aside time to read critical sources and skeptics.
I truly believe that if more people were willing to do this, there would be more coming to the realization that science is actually a very good friend of critical thinking and freethinking, and such a helpful tool in developing our understanding of the world. It starts with a shift in mindset, challenging my very own deeply held beliefs was a good start for me.
Hail Satan! 
