Critical Thinkers Vs. Critics
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The article discusses the difference between critical thinkers and critics, highlighting the value of constructive criticism and thoughtful analysis, with comments largely supporting this distinction.
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benmercer_dev
3 months ago
A practical alternative between raising a problem and providing a solution that I value is raising the problem and proposing the next step. It requires just enough proof of work/critical thinking to avoid being the critic, but also relieves you of the burden of feeling compelled to provide a solution that might otherwise stop you from raising the problem in the first place.
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