As I walk around campus and witness the “die-in” protests and hear of students being referred for disciplinary action for free speech, I can’t help but reflect on how the Cornell administration has ...

When you ask people when or where they do their best thinking, three common themes emerge: when they are alone, when it’s quiet, and when they aren’t at work. Thinking at work is something that we say ...

Sean Bratches '91, former executive vice president, sales and marketing for ESPN and managing director of commercial operations for Formula 1, was the featured speaker of the 2021 Fram Signature ...

Conspiracy theories. Inability to distinguish facts from falsehoods. Widespread confusion about who and what to believe. These are some of the hallmarks of the current crisis in critical ...

Can you tell fact from fiction online? In a digital world, few questions are more important or more challenging. For years, some commentators have called for K-12 teachers to take on fake news, media ...

In a recent post, I discussed social barriers to applying critical thinking. I received interesting feedback on this particular topic and I thought further discussion around this dialogue would be of ...

Critical thinking empowers students to make informed decisions, solve problems effectively, and deeply understand the world. By exploring different perspectives, students can develop stronger ...

There's been a lot of talk about children's inability to read or think critically nowadays. Many people blame the increased use of technology and AI. Others point fingers at teachers and our education ...