Believing Untruths – The Dangerous Lack of Critical Thinking
Sharon Begley has written an important essay in Newsweek, “Lies of Mass Destruction,” that every educator should read. Begley explores the strange, but ubiquitous, tendency of people to believe...
View ArticleBeating the “Backfire Effect”
Image credit: Image via Allan Ajifo/Flickr. by Marsha Rakestraw It seems like common sense that when we learn that previously-believed information is false – when we receive new facts that contradict...
View ArticleWhat’s New Wednesday 8-23-17: News & Resources for Educators & Solutionaries
Each week find a round-up of selected resources, news stories, and commentary related to humane living, global ethical issues, and positive solutions. Here’s some news to know for this week: Via The...
View ArticleWhy We Need Humane Education: Because Shiny Objects Can Cause Us to Alter Our...
by Marsha Rakestraw I have a confession. I’ve knowingly been contributing to the genocide of orangutans and the destruction of the rainforest. I’ve been supporting war, sweatshops, the pollution of our...
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