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From: Frank Krygowski <frkrygow@sbcglobal.net>
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Subject: Re: Science of cycling still largely mysterious
Date: Fri, 23 May 2025 10:47:14 -0400
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On 5/23/2025 10:37 AM, AMuzi wrote:
> On 5/23/2025 8:37 AM, Catrike Ryder wrote:
>> 
>> I don't believe you can teach anyone how to think. I believe how much
>> one does it, vs relying on input from external sources is an intrinsic
>> characteristic.
>>
> I disagree.  Fundamentals of logic and argument, exercises in criticism 
> with examples and then switching sides in argument are very good at 
> teaching how to think.

"How to think" can be taught not only for issues like popular debate 
topics, but for approaching and solving technical problems. It's a 
fundamental component of engineering and science education.

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- Frank Krygowski