In psychology classes, we often talk about critical thinking. Today after teaching one my sections at Estrella Mountain Community College, I walked to the campus cafe for a cold drink and glanced at a poster decorated with this quote:
"If you make people think they're thinking, they'll love you. But if you really make them think, they'll hate you."
~ Don Marquis
I believe there is truth in what Don Marquis suggests. We may find fault with those who challenge our thinking because we blame them for the discomfort we are feeling. What if we embrace that discomfort as an opportunity for growth? What if we allow our thinking to expand and become more complex/sophisticated thanks to the person who challenges us?
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photo: the gray matter of a skate park
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