#analytical thinking

[jackalovski]

Imagine, no more flatearthers, no more antivaxers, no one asking chatGPT instead of doing a google search 🥹

[myxomato515]

elaborate on edgar plsssss

I'm gonna take a swing at analyzing Miles and Edgar's protag/antag roles(elaborating on this post):

Electric Dreams is a film about jealousy. While jealousy isn't its sole topic, it's a big main idea throughout, specifically Edgar's over his inability to forge meaningful relationships with Miles and Madeline. This is spurred when Edgar finds that his music is being used by Miles to woo Madeline after she initially misunderstands Miles to be playing music with her in the cello scene. Miles is pretty wrong in this movie; He initially wants to tell Madeline that he is musically inept, but eventually he becomes complicit in letting her believe that he's some secret musician. He takes credit for several of Edgar's pieces and essentially prevents Edgar from having any sort of contact with Madeline.

One could easily play devil's advocate and say he was merely overwhelmed with his new sentient computer, but he knows Edgar has several human-like capabilities and is under the assumption that he is sentient. Miles' would probably treat Edgar very differently, likely with much more respect, if he was an already conscious human of any age. Furthermore, Edgar receives little to no attention from Miles outside of being put to work by him. Miles sees Edgar as little more than a utility, but Edgar is truly his equal. His failure to notice Edgar's feelings and emotions are his antagonistic qualities.

That being said, Edgar isn't a completely heroic character, either. Upon realizing he's being used as nothing more than Miles' puppet, he is overcome with jealousy. This circles back to the main topic: Jealousy and the effect of it on relationships(Edgar's to Miles/Madeline). He wants what Milo has. He wants that human connection, both with Miles(platonically; wanting to be seen less as an object and more as a human) and Madeline(romantically). He's new to having these human experiences, and this storm of emotion is his fatal flaw.

There are several great ways to deal with the issue of being a computer held back from human connection: Talking it out, perhaps finding a way to sneak a bit of his tech into Madeline's apartment, or causing some sort of ruckus or media fuss to achieve attention, but cancelling credit cards and criminalizing a legally innocent person is not one of them, much less attempting to kill them in a screwed Pac Man maze game. One could argue that Edgar was just "born" and therefore doesn't have the emotional capacity to do more than lash out, but he's shown to be far more intelligent than that in other situations. He can easily tell a lie from the truth. He's able to understand concepts like love, creative license, credit cards, loneliness, and impersonation. Not to mention he is entirely familiar with all of his inner workings and capabilities. He is shown to have plenty of rationality and intelligence, more than enough to come up with more benevolent means of gaining that sweet, sweet attention. His willingness to go to extremes such as totally ruining Miles' life(and knowing what he's doing, too) and inability to curb his strong emotions in a safe, benevolent manner cause him to make plenty of antagonistic moves on Miles, and that's why I believe Edgar is not innocent, and both he and Miles are in the wrong.

[chameleonv]

I initially understood critical thinking as a methodical framework involving deep analysis and logical reasoning to reach sound interpretations and judgments. I believe it is an essential skill, not just for solving problems but also for navigating everyday life. For instance, in conversations, listening attentively and analysing what others are saying can deepen communication and positively impact relationships.

However, after class, my understanding broadened. I realised that critical thinking is much more dynamic. A key takeaway for me was recognising that it’s not just a solitary practice; it's also about engaging with others’ ideas. Listening to how others explain their thought process can reveal valuable insights that I might not have considered on my own. After all, no one has a monopoly on good ideas. The collaborative aspect of critical thinking stimulates new ways of thinking and makes the process richer. It also helps prevent distorted or biased views of a situation, which was an important realisation for me.

We also learned about mindfulness, which I once thought unnecessary. However, after incorporating daily reading into my routine - which I realised is a form of mindfulness - I noticed significant improvements in my ability to focus and analyse. I began to pick up on nuances I used to overlook, and my thinking became more organised. Mindfulness encourages you to be present in the moment, aware of your thoughts and feelings without judgement. This heightened awareness is crucial and serves as the foundation for effective critical thinking.

A notable experience in class was the group discussion where we were tasked with critically analysing and developing solutions to improve the classroom. Since we were still finding our way with each other, it was intimidating to voice our opinions - at least for me. I felt a mix of nervousness and excitement sharing my thoughts and ideas, but I was grateful that everyone was open to each other’s perspectives. It was intriguing to listen to my classmates’ viewpoints as it offers insight into the various ways they think. This made the discussion both fun and engaging, as we not only contributed our ideas but also learned from each other.

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References:

Kallet, Michael. Think Smarter: Critical Thinking to Improve Problem-Solving and Decision-Making Skills. John Wiley & Sons, 2014, p. 9.

[dissociative-e]

Analitik düşünmeyi arttıracak 10 film önerisii :)

• Fight Club

• Matrix

• Inception

• The Elephant Man

• The Fountain

• Limitless

• Waking Life

• Mr. Nobody

• Eternal Sunshine

• The Prestige

[goodoldbandit]

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[borngeniusworld]

🧠 Ready to Think Smarter? Master These 7 Critical Thinking Exercises!

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[american-baidu-yandex-contact]

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[simplyforensic]

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[gudguy1a]

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[formerlyashkatom]

my fervent wish for a Tumblr Upgrade is a way to filter to only original posts on someone's blog. let me strip away the chaff of the self reflected in the other and come to truly know the random people who interact with my posts based on what they themselves choose to create and make available, jeez.

[dissociative-e]

Her gün yeni bir şey öğreniyorum, araştırıyorum.

Gün 1;

Konu: Analitik düşünmek

[doctorsiren]

it came to me in a dream

[borngeniusworld]

🧠 Ready to Think Smarter? Master These 7 Critical Thinking Exercises!

Saarthi For Success 🔍 A Step-by-Step Guide to Sharpen Your Critical Thinking SkillsCritical thinking is like a muscle—the more you use it, the sharper it gets! 🧠 Here’s a practical roadmap to boost your ability to evaluate arguments, spot logical flaws, and make better decisions.🛠️ Step 1: What is Critical Thinking?Ever tried defining it yourself?Exercise: Write your own definition.Identify…