Selective Critical Thinking

Everyone is capable of critical thinking. So far I think nobody's capable of being critical of everything all the time. It's probably too tiring to be so. Yet, the inconsistencies do bother me. Take my parents for example: They're perfectly capable of critical thinking and routinely question the relationships between people they spot and are able to understand the implications of government policies. They think on a daily basis.

The problem is, they will not think about the things that they learned from young. The funny thing is that's the first thing I've started re-examining, because I've come to realize that I've been taught many incorrect "facts" as a kid, and my re-education is ongoing. Unfortunately for them, the superstitions learned from young remain firmly ingrained in their psyche. No attempt has been made to re-examine their lives.

That said, I think it is practically impossible to be critical about everything. There will always be things that one takes for granted, and indeed it seems to be impossible not to take anything for granted. Yet, when there is an opportunity to rethink one's stand, one should take the opportunity. to do so. That is probably the best way one can be assured that they will keep growing throughout their lives.