Critical thinking is commonly defined as the analysis of available facts, evidence, observations, and arguments in order to form a judgment by the application of rational, skeptical, and unbiased analyses and evaluation¹.
It’s a fundamental life skill when it comes to solving problems and making objective judgments or choices that may have a widespread impact on many lives, such as in politics, business, or social relationships.
In this article, we’ll first analyze why humans are generally bad at critical thinking and objective reasoning, and then discuss some techniques to avoid common biases.