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By seeking truth better decisions can be made, however in complex systems absolute truth is difficult, sometimes impossible to attain. Because ambiguities exist the goal is to come as close to the truth as the current information allows, to search for more information, and to reassess understandings as the information changes. | By seeking truth better decisions can be made, however in complex systems absolute truth is difficult, sometimes impossible to attain. Because ambiguities exist the goal is to come as close to the truth as the current information allows, to search for more information, and to reassess understandings as the information changes. | ||
There are techniques that can be applied that assist in truth seeking, such as the [[Scientific method]] and [[Socratic method]]. | There are techniques that can be applied that assist in truth seeking, such as the [[Scientific method]] and [[Humility and the Socratic method|Socratic method]]. | ||
= Rational thinking = | = Rational thinking = | ||
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* [[Scientific method]] | * [[Scientific method]] | ||
* [[Socratic method]] | * [[Humility and the Socratic method]] | ||
* [[Education of community members]] | * [[Education of community members]] | ||
* [[Education of children]] | * [[Education of children]] | ||
Revision as of 13:44, 22 October 2024
Level 4 concept (Moderate) - Concept an Izara Community should consider implementing
Overview
By seeking truth better decisions can be made, however in complex systems absolute truth is difficult, sometimes impossible to attain. Because ambiguities exist the goal is to come as close to the truth as the current information allows, to search for more information, and to reassess understandings as the information changes.
There are techniques that can be applied that assist in truth seeking, such as the Scientific method and Socratic method.
Rational thinking
An ability to think rationally will aid community members achieve the outcomes they desire. Clearly stating what result is wanted, using logic, data, and analysis will help determine whether a chosen course most closely achieved the result.
Related concepts
- Scientific method
- Humility and the Socratic method
- Education of community members
- Education of children