Let us keep in mind that even those trained in the sciences and who are assumed to have some of best critical thinking skills (i.e., editors and reviewers of our best scientific journals) are similarly duped on occasion by those who engage in the various forms of misconduct (i.e., data falsification, fabrication, and plagiarism).
Miguel ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dr. Bob Wildblood" <[email protected]> To: "Teaching in the Psychological Sciences (TIPS)" <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, December 30, 2008 6:26:21 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: Re: [tips] Oprah duped by holocaust survivor In response to Anette Taylor's comment about Oprah: "Oprah is not exactly the queen of critical thinkers. I tell my students this repeatedly and often. What is MOST scary is the influence she has in this country." my favorite cross-cultural dude, Michael S. replied "Be nice!" I think that Annette was very kind and nice. Oprah had been badly burned not too long ago, and she failed to perform due diligence in a very similar situation. The problem is that many people believe that what Oprah says is true and real, and the evidence suggests otherwise. I'm just sayin'. Bob Bob Wildblood, PhD, HSPP Lecturer in Psychology Indiana University Kokomo Kokomo, IN 46904-9003 [email protected], [email protected] We have an obligation and a responsibility to be investing in our students and our schools. We must make sure that people who have the grades, the desire and the will, but not the money, can still get the best education possible. - Barack Obama We have in fact, two kinds of morality, side by side: one which we preach, but do not practice, and another which we practice, but seldom preach. -Bertrand Russell, philosopher, mathematician, author, Nobel laureate (1872-1970) The race of men, while sheep in credulity, are wolves for conformity. -Carl Van Doren, professor, writer, and critic (1885-1950) --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly ([email protected]) --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly ([email protected])
