Shooting From The Hip 56 RESISTANCE CULTURE -RENEGADE INDIVIDUALIST HUMANIST CRITICAL OBJECT THINKER

RESISTANCE CULTURE: RENEGADE INDIVIDUALIST HUMANIST CRITICAL OBJECTIVE THINKER
Against State! Against All ism-isms (Crony Ponzi Scheme Capitalism, Communism, Fascism)! Against Religion! Against Racism! Against Sexism! Against Homophobia! Against Fear! Against War! Against Animal Cruelty! Against Inequality! Against Human Stupidity! ... Just A Reminder.

COUNTER-CULTURE:
a way of life & set of attitudes opposed to or at variance with the prevailing social norm - is a culture whose values & behaviors are in direct opposition to those of the prevailing, or mainstream, society (Examples - 1960s Hippie Movement, Beat Generation 1950s, Suffragettes early 20th century, Civil Rights Movement mid-20th century)

RENEGADE INDIVIDUALIST HUMANIST CRITICAL OBJECTIVE THINKER

RENEGADE: refers to someone who has deserted a cause, political party, religion or social, cultural group, a person who rejects conventional rules, or an outlaw

INDIVIDUALIST: is someone who emphasizes their own independence, personal goals & self-reliance, often preferring to think & act in their own unique way rather than conforming to group norms. They value originality, express themselves creatively & often prioritize their own interests over those of a group or society

KEY CHARACTERISTICS OF INDIVIDUALISTIC PERSONS

INDEPENDANCE & SELF-RELIANCE: they prefer to rely on themselves & their own abilities to achieve their goals, rather than depending on others

ORIGINALITY & CREATIVITY: They tend to find unique or novel ways of doing things & express their individuality through their creative efforts

SELF-FOCUS: Individualists prioritize their own desires, goals & well-being & may not always consider the needs of the group as much as their own

NON-CONFORMITY: They are not afraid to go against tradition or convention & "walk to the beat of their own drum"

PERCEPTIVENESS & SENSITIVITY: They may be perceptive, tapping into deep emotions that drive their actions & decisions, but can also be sensitive to criticism

HUMANIST: someone who follows Humanism, a progressive life philosophy & non-religious worldview based on reason, ethics & human dignity, emphasizing responsibility for one's actions & a focus on human well-being

CORE VALUES

REASON & SCIENTIFIC METHOD: Humanists rely on logic, evidence & scientific method to understand the world & solve problems

ETHICS & COMPASSION: Morality is derived from human reason, empathy & a concern for the well-being of all people & sentient beings

HUMAN DIGNITY & AGENCY: Every person has inherent worth and deserves respect. Individuals are responsible for their actions and are capable of creating their own meaningful lives

SECULARISM: Humanists are non-religious & believe that life & morality do not depend on belief in gods, deities, or the supernatural, although it can

RESPONSIBILITY: Individuals are accountable to themselves & society for building a more humane, just & direct democratic world

CRITICAL OBJECTIVE THINKERS:
someone who objectively analyzes information, evaluates ideas logically & makes well-reasoned judgments by setting aside personal biases & emotions
-critical thinking requires research, learning, identifying relevant facts, understanding different perspectives & challenging assumptions to find truth or solutions

KEY CHARACTERISTICS OF CRITICAL THINKERS

OBJECTIVITY: They can remain impartial & base judgments on facts rather than personal feelings

ANALYSIS: They break down problems or information into smaller parts to understand them better

EVALUATION: They assess the strengths & weaknesses of different arguments & information

RESEARCH SKILLS: They gather & use relevant, high-quality information from trusted sources to build a deeper understanding

CURIOSITY: They are eager to learn, explore & seek clarification

OPEN-MINDEDNESS: They are willing to consider different sides of an issue and change their mind when presented with new information

RESILIENCE: They are persistent in finding solutions, even in the face of obstacles or repeated failures.

SELF-AWARENESS: They can reflect on their own thinking process & identify personal biases

HOW CRITICAL THINKING APPLIES: Problem-Solving: analyzing situations, breaking them down & finding logical solutions

DECISION-MAKING: allows for impartial evaluation of all relevant information to make a well-informed choice

UNDERSTANDING INFORMATION: enables making distinctions between fact & opinion & identify most important details in complex situations