[DoodleBob]

Alternatively, you are a collective thinker if

1. You don't think critically

2. You never have doubts

3. You rely on public opinion

4. You identify with any particular political or religious views

5. You do things just because you were told to

6. It’s easy for someone to impose their opinion on you

7. You do things out of herd mentality or peer pressure

8. You seek validation

9. You have blind trust in authority figures

10. You prefer labeling and stereotypical thinking

11. You never double-check the information

12. You keep your mind closed and jump to conclusions

13. You prefer pretty lies to ugly truths

[Georgia Girl 2]

#4 is BS but other than that she pegged me to a “T”. 😆

[ConservativeMind]

Nice article!

[qam1]

10. You avoid labeling and stereotypical thinking

Sorry BS, most stereotypes exists for a reason.

If I hear about a smash & grab looting spree I instantly know which group of "youths" it was. If I am hungry and happen to driving on a Martin Luther king Jr Blvd, I ain't stopping, etc.

[wjcsux]

In other words, these are the characteristics of libtards. And don’t forget to put on your mask and get the shot.

[DeplorablePaul]

Playing poker develops critical thinking skills. Chess too.

[Spok]

Never believe something just because you want it to be true. This is especially true when you hear something negative about an individual or group you despise. It’s an easy trap to fall in to.

[dfwgator]

Then again, some people are just contrarians for the sake of being contrarian.

[bigbob]

If you need a checklist you’re not capable of doing it

[TomGuy]

11. You always double-check the information

Does that mean one has to read the full article posted on FR before one can post a comment? If so, I ain't playin'.

[qam1]

5. You don’t do things just because you were told to. Independent thinking means thinking for yourself rather than mindlessly obey orders. That’s why a person who thinks independently is highly unlikely to choose a military or public service career.

I am calling BS on this one to or at least this part on the military. Yeah there's a lot of following orders, but there's also a lot of times in combat and such where you have to rely on your "gut" and you ability to critically evaluate the situation.

[Chauncey Gardiner]

Critical thinking has been destroyed, long before covid. It used to be taught in some classical schools, but no more.

[Tommy Revolts]

Throw out #4 and #10 and it fits like a glove.

[BobL]

...and you don’t let the Neocons tell you what to think on Ukraine - you do your own research.

[Karliner]

I’m a rebel, always have been. Fighting against the tide has been going on since birth...that one successful swimmer never made it to the egg by going with the crowd...

[logi_cal869]

12 out of 14 ain’t bad. /s

Coulda been written better.

[nwrep]

The left has adopted the worst combination of hyper individualism and herd mentality. They are hyper-individualist when it comes to sexual identities and gender roles, but utterly craven sheeple in matters of political philosophy and government obedience.

[bankwalker]

thanks for posting this ... and I like her name ...

[rktman]

Well, 15 out of 14 can’t be bad eh? 🤔😂👍

[MeganC]

This is an excellent article and I deeply appreciate your thoughtful and well considered post!

[Pilsner]

[Steve Martin] And now, let's repeat the Non-Conformist Oath! I promise to be different!

[Audience] I promise to be different!

[Steve Martin] I promise to be unique!

[Audience] I promise to be unique!

[Steve Martin] I promise not to repeat things other people say!