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How to Think Clearly
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How to Think Clearly

By learning to question and clarify your thoughts, you’ll improve your self-knowledge and become a better communicator.

Psyche, 2021


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“Explain Like I’m Five,” a subreddit community on Reddit, challenges users to break complex topics down to the level that a child can understand. Technology philosopher Tom Chatfield posits that this is an excellent exercise for clarifying your thinking on any topic. His step-by-step approach to examining your thoughts can help you uncover why you think the way you do and expose the hidden assumptions that influence your reasoning. By understanding your own thoughts, you can communicate in a more meaningful way.

Take-Aways

  • Explaining a tricky concept to a child often reveals the gaps in your own knowledge.
  • Take stock of your thoughts before picking them apart.
  • Reflect on why you think the way you do.

About the Author

Author and tech philosopher Tom Chatfield has a special interest in critical thinking. He wrote How to Think: Your Essential Guide to Clear, Critical Thought.


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    B. -. 3 years ago
    Even Sometimes , I tend to contradict my own statement. This summary will assist me in times, Thank you.

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