In the age of modernization and advancements, computer technologies such as critical thinking, problem-solving, decision-making, etc are essential for tackling any problem. Though the advancements are skyrocketing day-by-day many other problems like misinformation, false acquisition, and fraud occur such misinformation must be tackled by us using our Critical thinking Skills.
Critical thinking refers to the skill in which a person can distinguish between the good and bad of a situation and subject. It basically a thinking process about what is right and what is not. While with the advancement in technologies are spreading at a rapid speed like as Virus. Much misinformation can cause trouble if we present them in front of other people. Misinformation has a huge impact on our knowledge and can even misguide us from our goals. In the case of this problem, Critical thinking plays a vital role in guiding us through our life problems. Critical thinking is a big mental process as everything we think, first of all, arises from our brain.
Everyone has their good & bad sides. As explained in a drawing of circle popularity known as the “Ying & yang Circle”. Misinformation only comes through the act of being naive. Being naïve in this sentence means that we are still unaware of the full truth of the incident that has occurred. Today’s generation of people is more addicted to social sites or social media. Everything we read on those social pages and see is not the truth. People trust these Social sites with like a blindfold. So, the truth is never fully known.
Many people in the of getting tens and thousands of likes, shares, and comments attempt to broadcast or post them to know themselves Many conflicts have also risen from such misinformation so, the key to getting out of a lock from this misinformation requires critical thinking, only critical thinking can help us from getting out of circles of misguided and frauds.
Evaluating the truth and lies are some objectives of Critical thinking. Through the help of Critical thinking, we can even be mentally strong and can increase our innovative as well as creative thinking. As there is a popular saying by John F Kennedy “Lies have thousand and father but truth is orphan”. We should use our ethics &research even more. This misinformation can harm our relationships and bonds with people who care for us.
Therefore, critical thinking as a whole plays a vital role in solving any kind of Economic, social political, etc field by guiding us to become stronger and erasing our weaknesses by providing good opportunities.
By: Sanjam Dahal (Management, F2)
