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One of the things that characterizes Holmes’s thinking—and the scientific ideal—is a natural skepticism and inquisitiveness toward the world. Nothing is taken at face value. Everything is scrutinized and considered, and only then accepted (or not, as the case may be).
Maria Konnikova • Mastermind
they question and rethink their own assumptions, readily admit and learn from mistakes, moderate their confidence in a given hypothesis based on the strength of the evidence, and actively keep their own biases in check. But it also means they push for deep understanding (e.g., via identification of first principles) on issues that really matter,... See more
Gena Gorlin • Intellectual Humility Is a Cop-Out
Exercise an unwavering commitment...to the principle that nothing - be it a religious claim, a scientific hypothesis, an assertion from the political Left or Right, or even humanist "affirmations" - is immune from critical examination and thoughtful analysis.
The Mistaken Trust: The Fallacy of Relying on Authority