Think Critically

Dr Tom Chatfield is a British tech philosopher and author. He writes, broadcasts and consults internationally, with a special interest in critical thinking, AI and future skills. His books exploring digital culture—including Wise Animals, How To Thrive in the Digital Age, and Fun Inc.—are published in over thirty languages, while his critical thinking textbooks, published by Sage, are used by universities, institutions and companies around the world. Over the past decade, Tom has developed award-winning online courses for universities and businesses, and been a guest faculty member at the Said Business School and visiting associate at the Oxford Internet Institute, both at the University of Oxford. He has collaborated with organizations including Allianz, the BBC, Google, and the UN. Past speaking appearances include TED Global and the US National Academy of Sciences. A launch columnist for BBC Future, he writes widely in the international media and guest lectures at universities in the US, UK and Europe.

• What’s so special about thinking critically?How can I make time for all this thinking?What do people mean when they talk about reasoning?What does a good argument look like?What does a good explanation do?What about bad arguments and explanations?Isn’t everyone biased?How can I spot bias and misinformation?How can I handle information overload?What do I do next?

A lovely short introduction to critical thinking for new HE students. The link to Tom Chatfield′s online resources (includes youtube clips and powerpoint slides) is really useful for anyone delivering academic skills training.