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[[File:Athena-2.png|alt=|left|thumb|160x160px|Athena, godess of wisdom]] | [[File:Athena-2.png|alt=|left|thumb|160x160px|Athena, godess of wisdom]] | ||
[[File:Thinker-2.png|left|alt=|thumb|Rodin's thinker]]Critical thinking is directed towards achieving satisfactory outcomes by | [[File:Thinker-2.png|left|alt=|thumb|Rodin's thinker]]Critical thinking is directed towards achieving satisfactory outcomes by adopting guiding principles that support the achievement of the outcomes. | ||
Critical thinkers discipline their minds to reduce the risk of unsatisfactory outcomes. | Critical thinkers discipline their minds to reduce the risk of unsatisfactory outcomes. | ||
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==== '''Actions''' ==== | ==== '''Actions''' ==== | ||
*Test proposals, critique, review: see [[Critical thinking#Proposal testing|Proposal testing]] below. | *Test proposals, critique, review: see [[Critical thinking#Proposal testing|Proposal testing]] below. | ||
*Reflect: question, consult, challenge, be challenged, expect to be challenged :be sceptical about the validity of all information; avoid preconceptions and bias. | |||
*Submit to reason: use logic and evidence to the limits of their potential before making informed judgements. | *Submit to reason: use logic and evidence to the limits of their potential before making informed judgements. | ||
*Use, where appropriate, the Engineer-it [[Chapter 1:Strategies for engineered outcomes|strategies]] | *Use, where appropriate, the Engineer-it [[Chapter 1:Strategies for engineered outcomes|strategies]] | ||
*Think for yourself but not by yourself. | *Think for yourself but not by yourself. | ||
*Adopt a system approach: consider the system as a whole as well as its parts. | *Adopt a system approach: consider the system as a whole as well as its parts. | ||
* Adopt a holistic approach: take account of all relevant issues. | * Adopt a holistic approach: take account of all relevant issues. | ||
*Learn from successes and from failures. | *Learn from successes and from failures. | ||
*If a feature can be quantified, quantify it: use predictive models, use data. | *If a feature can be quantified, quantify it: use predictive models, use data. | ||
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'''Seek to:''' | '''Seek to:''' | ||
*embrace integrity without question: honest, trustworthy, reliable, | *embrace integrity without question: honest, trustworthy, reliable | ||
*be humble, be prepared to change your mind. | |||
*be open, friendly, respectful | *be open, friendly, respectful | ||
*be committed | *be committed | ||