The knowledge that I obtained from the Jon Stewart skit was to not give numbers that cannot be supported by facts. This is a very useful tactic in a discussion because the other person in the discussion cannot doubt your facts. This gives the argument that you are trying to support more credibility and if the the other side does not provide proper resources then they will loose credibility. This was perfectly described when Stewart went through a series clips and finds that none of these arguments have reliable resources for the facts that were provided. This being a great example of the media not demonstrating their proper critical thinking skills within their arguments. The show is on the website http://www.thedailyshow.com/watch/mon-october-12-2009/cnn-leaves-it-there?xrs=share_copy
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Critical Thinking From a Commedian
The knowledge that I obtained from the Jon Stewart skit was to not give numbers that cannot be supported by facts. This is a very useful tactic in a discussion because the other person in the discussion cannot doubt your facts. This gives the argument that you are trying to support more credibility and if the the other side does not provide proper resources then they will loose credibility. This was perfectly described when Stewart went through a series clips and finds that none of these arguments have reliable resources for the facts that were provided. This being a great example of the media not demonstrating their proper critical thinking skills within their arguments. The show is on the website http://www.thedailyshow.com/watch/mon-october-12-2009/cnn-leaves-it-there?xrs=share_copy
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Yes, numbers are very important to get correct because they hold a lot significance if they are correct and can really weigh against you if they are wrong. But, as the video showed us numbers can be worked against the opposing side or worked with your side.
ReplyDeleteUnfortunately, many of their data and arguments weren't really suitable to be accepted as legitimate. Their numbers were way off and their presented discussions were ludicrous. What else can you say from the show that doesn't really go with what critical thinking is truly about?
ReplyDeleteI have here in my hand a list of two hundred and five people that were known to the Secretary of State as being members of the Communist Party and who nevertheless are still working and shaping the policy of the State Department.
ReplyDelete-Senator Joseph Mccarthy
I have here in my hand a list of fifty seven people that were known to the Secretary of State as being members of the Communist Party and who nevertheless are still working and shaping the policy of the State Department.
-Senator Joseph Mccarthy