Critical Thinking Mugs

"Now, how can I be of assistance?"

'As I see it, Pinocchio was motivated by a need to prove himself, while both Hansel and Gretel were driven by an inborn rebelliousness.'

'The problem is I can't tell the difference between a deeply wise, intuitive nudge from the Universe and one of my own bone-headed ideas!'

"Joan, I need you to prepare an objective analysis proving I'm correct."

"The only problem I have with my belief system is that I always believe it."

'We do want to warn you that this news has yet to be spun, so you may have to formulate your own opinion.'

Critical Thinking....

"Graph A is verified by Graph B. Graph B is verified by Graph C. Graph C is verified by Graph A. So you see...it's all verified."

Since you conduct only thought-experiments, we were hoping you would, from time to time, come up with some thought-results.

A lecture on the subject of questioning authority...

Rumors, lies and innuendo.

Girl to friend dressed in judge's robe: "It seems you're being a little judgmental, Darcie."

'We've researched these facts beyond a doubt. . . keeping in mind, of course, that 'research', 'facts' and 'doubt' are all open to interpretation.'

Organization Chart

"I think globally, but I tend to pollute locally."

Museum Displays a Brain as a Critical Thinking Machine.

"Nope, I'm just not feeling it!"

'Think' 'But not too much'

"If I ever go to Japan, I'm sure the pilot will be able to find it, so why do I have to know where it is?"

"You said we should always question our sources, so I did, and now my source wants a word with you."

"How do you explain today's lesson was different than what's on Wikipedia?"

Hey! Everybody makes mistakes.

Bad Decision Tree

A nugget of truth meets a boulder of indifference.

It's not that Ned is superstitious...but rather, he doesn't take unnecessary risks!

'This pie chart clearly demonstrates the distain with which most people regard pie charts.'

Worry tank

"You first."

'The internet has made me a more critical thinker. I'm critical of everything I see on it.'

Headlines Alarm People.

"Want to get in one last constructive criticism before we lose him?"

"He's not good with criticism."

'Since you conduct only thought experiments, we were hoping you would, from time to time, come up with some thought results.'

'Oh I've always been a sceptic, through all my past lives.'

Thoughts on Education.