Estonia recognises the value of AI in developing critical thinking
Kristina Kallas, the Estonian Education Minister, has stressed the significance of the use of AI in education. She argues for the teaching of cognitive skills from the early stages of education, since future work will demand the use of critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity. In addition, AI as a learning tool has now been introduced […]
In the ‘Financial Times’ on 6 September, the ‘godfather’ of artificial intelligence, Geoffrey Hinton, considered the issue of ‘cognitive offloading’. This refers to an idea in which users of AI tools delegate tasks without using any critical thinking or retaining the information that has been retrieved. Hinton rejects this negative interpretation of the use of […]
Using the AI critical thinking coach
I recently asked the AI critical thinking coach how CT can play a part in one’s personal life. Here’s its answer. By incorporating critical thinking into your daily life, you can navigate challenges more effectively and make choices that align with your goals and values. Critical thinking can significantly enhance your personal life in various […]
The Critical Thinking AI Coach
Following the previous post, we are now in a position to offer a trial of our AI Coach in Critical Thinking. This can be used in many contexts: for example, teachers can use it to develop not only their own understanding of CT but also to develop ideas and material for their work with students. […]
The power of critical thinking in leadership
I have recently worked with Gary Marcus Judge, the founder of BeWell Journey (including BeWell Talks – the Think Tank for Personal and Business Development). In this video, we explore the many aspects of the value of critical thinking.
Critical thinking coaching with AI
We will shortly be offering access to an AI coach in critical thinking. This has been developed in conjunction with an AI coaching company (magify.fun) which has worked in this field for many years, offering AI coaching to both education and business. The emphasis on critical thinking in the coaching will mean that it can […]
In the age of AI, critical thinking is needed more than ever.
In a recent article in Forbes, Ron Carucci makes a well-developed case for why critical thinking is very much needed (‘In the age of AI, Critical thinking is more needed than ever’). His argument raises many issues about the limitations of AI, and he summarises them in this way. AI lacks the ability to fully […]
The effect of using AI tools like ChatGPT on critical thinking skills
A recent article in ‘New Scientist’ (13 February 2025) is headed ‘Using AI tools like ChatGPT can reduce critical thinking skills’. The article summarises the results of a survey of 319 people who were asked to share three examples of how they used generative AI tools such as ChatGPT in their work. They were then […]
Educational success and critical thinking
In a recent article from World Population Review on those countries that have very successful education systems, we find many that focus on their students developing critical thinking skills. Two examples are Estonia and Poland. Estonia focuses on critical thinking, creativity, and digital literacy – starting as early as primary school. Poland also has a […]
TEACHING TEENAGERS TO USE CRITICAL THINKING
In The Times newspaper of 25 January 2025, the social scientist and researcher, Matilda Gosling (author of ‘Teenagers: The Evidence Base’), stressed the value of critical thinking for young people. In talking about the issue of social media, she says ’if there’s one skill to teach a teen when it comes to social media, it’s […]