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'I place my unwavering trust in the soundest judgements of individuals whom I have never and will never encounter in person, who exist on the vast expanses of the internet' - Mark Twain
@@iammrbeat and you failed it when you counted how many died during Stalin's rule - 40 to 60 millions out of nowhere. Absolutely fantastic work of pulling the wool over the eyes of 900k who watched this video and ~100k who will watch it in the future.
His TH-cam viewership already exceeds that of NPR or PBS, since hardly anyone watches Broadcast TV or listens to terrestrial radio anymore compared to online media. NPR or PBS would be a demotion.
@@jrob8931NPR and PBS have plenty of online presence and their content can be found far and wide, including on TH-cam. They both put out very good content and multiple sources of media analysis have rated them as fairly balanced. They're not good at self promotion, though, so many people haven't discovered their quality content. Also, they don't focus on entertainment value, which is a turn off to younger viewers. Plus they give the full complexity to stories rather than summing them up with a succinct viewpoint, which doesn't fit in well with the TikTok crowd.
I remember being taught about media literacy in school. They showed us a poster describing the dangers of water (but used the scientific name). It showed how people die due to it, spreads diseases, etc. It was really eye opening when they said it was just water 😭.
I really like when you branch out and topics that are less history related. Information literacy is really important when navigating the internet. I think a side effect of the rise of “infotainment” is that we consume things in a really casual way. I’d love to see what you think about that as a educational creator. In my own videos I try my best to keep things both interesting and entertaining but it can be pretty difficult. Can’t wait to watch the rest of the video :)
It's such a difficult balance, but the main thing is that we come at it in good faith, use credible sources, and make it clear that we are not the final authority on the information.
@@iammrbeat I agree 100%. I did a video about JFK a while back that had a couple errors in it and most people were actually really kind and polite in correcting me about it which I appreciated. It was the first time I really realized how much I need to double check everything I say.
Try teaching young kids, it will help in making it entertaining and giving it out in a simple way. This is just my hypothesis, based on my own views and experience, also based on a "said-fact" that (to teach things simple try it on a 5 year old). Again its just my Bias and i wasted ur time reading this, sorry xD
Thanks for taking on "I did my own research." As someone who studied research design, the scientific method, statistics, and more in my undergraduate and graduate education, my "expert" opinion is you should never trust a news report about the results of a study. Instead, seek out the original journal article, check into who did the research, and who paid for it.
Honestly, there's a point that needs to be drawn. Id much rather check the credentials of the author, the newspaper etc and see what biases they have and what incentives they may have for phrasing it one way or another then going deep into each source referenced. You cant check or read through each study on each article you read, its far too time consuming - which is why stuff like the media is important in the first place. What I normally do is check the newspaper and its history (so if its something like FOX or in the UK where I live the Daily Mail or the Guardian id instantly be susp due to there respective bias) and judge how reliable it is from that. Then I would check the author and how reliable they are. For example former PM Boris Johnson is a columnist for the Telegraph newspaper now, so if BoJo wrote an article about an issue that would effect my view of him then I would instantly not trust it as there is major bias there. I think an example of this is an article where he wrote "Why Boris Johnson deserves a second chance" by Boris Johnson. Obviously there is a vested interest there. If I'm satisfied the Newspaper has a reliable track record of accurate reporting, and the author also has a reliable track record Id usually leave it there and not go deeper into the statistics or studies. Again, don't have the time to read through and track where the money came from in each study referenced in a newspaper as that can be time consuming. If however I don't trust the newspaper or author, and cant find another publication or author analysing the study THAT would be when I would seek out the original article, its summary and conclusion and who paid for it. I think saying you should never trust a news report is a bit hyperbolic, but what I would say is you should never take it at face value and always check there track record first
@@andrewb2494 I agree, I often want to go directly to the study an article is referencing. Because it is very common for news articles to get something wrong, misinterpret, or reference a study that turns out not to be supporting what the news article says it is. But you can't feasibly do that for every single bit of news that comes out. Or at least I can't if I want to have any semblance of a balanced life. But when I skip that step and use the shorthand of the respectability of the source I try to remain open to having that view changed easily if new information comes to light that counters it.
@@andrewb2494 if you don't read the news you're uninformed; if you do read the news, you're misinformed. Seems like the body politic is in the same predicament as the church militant; it's not the church triumphant because it doesn't know how to keep its socially retarded sector in check!
I'm really glad you take issue with the phrase "doing your own research," that's a pet peeve of mine. The phrase implies people equate doing a little browsing on the Web with "research," which suggests to me they don't understand how scientists, and other serious people, reach conclusions. I believe an essential part of having a good chance of knowing the truth is trusting good sources of information, ones you've come to rely on over the years. Science depends on peer-reviewed journals, for example.
I set my phone down for 2 seconds and I have Mr Beat breaking the 4th wall asking if I'm watching. Yes I am sir, I just had to set you down for a moment
Being truthful is the ability to say I don't know. There is a lot out there that we really just don't know and some of the mess we're in is because people can't say I don't know cuz they think it makes them look weak.
Yes Mr. Beat, I do indeed trust you more than 99.9% of others on the internet. I too am a history background in college (not quite done yet) but I always love the way you present information. Thanks for the high quality content :)
@@iammrbeat From the clip of you riding, the seat is a bit too low, and you should use a lower gear and pedal faster. Less chance of stress injury to your knees. Of course, you were recording a video, so I doubt that is a good sample.
Incredible video!! You are spot on with regards to all the aspects of truth you address. You put it so simply, and its still so complicated, and that's why people struggle with truth. We want so badly to have an easy answer. It's tough to say "I don't know" except for when we actually do know... Which as you mentioned, is actually very limited for anyone. :) Keep up the great work! Love your content.
Mr Beat dropping another banger. that last point is so true. the smartest people i know do not pretend to be certain of things they’re not. having the humility to say “i don’t know” is important!
I was raised by my parents to think critically and question sources, even them. It wasn't until I was in college that I realized how unusual of an upbringing that was.
Obviously, your YT channel has been around quite some time, yet I had no idea it existed. Somehow, a coupla' weeks ago, the byzantine labyrinth of YT's algorithm suddenly decided I needed to watch one episode. I can honestly say it was one of the best decisions it has ever made. Now, back to our regularly scheduled programming.
I love it when you make videos that are less historical and more of a societal educational video. I also loved your short about Moral Panics and would love to see a more in-depth video about that. Keep it up dude!
Many thanks for this video, Mr Beat. Once again, the scientific method of evaluation proves that the most complete answers come from long and detailed processes of multiple observations. This is why every time a person or a channel or a news outlet claims to be an unbiased bastion of critical thinking and absolute truth, I always get very skeptical of their claims at best.
Never stop teaching us here on YT! You’re content is amazing with excellent information and have a great way to approach everyone of all ages to encourage them to learn and put a smile on their day!
Amazing video! And so incredibly timely. This spoke to me a lot - as I have been working on a podcast episode that talks about the "storytelling of journalism in the 21st Century" to explain how journalism is not and cannot be unbiased and that it is also a form of telling stories - and then breaking down what then qualifies a story as "journalism"! - which then leads to the principles of Journalism. And your episode directly broke many of those points down. Keep up the awesome work! It reminded me of the most important take: "Journalistic truth is a process." Sharing this video with others and I hope others do the same. Staying curious (which includes being honest and humble) goes a long way in making sense of the world today. And yes, critical thinking requires hard work!
A few ways I've found are always ask yourself, "how can I be proven wrong" or, "what would make me accept I'm wrong," and don't identify and invest your personality in your belief system. Always make sure you define your terms (don't just say "evidence" - what does "evidence" look like to you?), and do not become so much of a Republican or Democrat, so much of a Trump supporter or Bernie Bro, that you fail to see the consequences of what happens as a result of policies: because *everything* has consequences. *Everything* has tradeoffs. *Everything* will have negative externalities. Economics will *never* let you have the "best" solution to a problem. It's a matter of weighing these things and determining whether the externalities and the consequences are within acceptable levels of tolerance - and then asking yourself why you set these specific ranges. Ultimately, we define what convinces us; nobody can convince us unless we want to be convinced or we're in a place where we have experienced such a paradigm-shattering experience we're open for anything. Since we define what convinces us, it's best to be aware of what it is that scratches your itch and to ask yourself why it does, and if that's necessarily a good thing.
The nothing black and white hit home... In the early 80s, I was in pre-law and took the opportunity to serve as a municipal court bailiff. I brought the next defendant into the court. They were dressed in dirty and torn clothes, and a haggard appearance in general. The judge proceeded to read the charges and asked the defendant if they had any to say for themselves. They said, "Judge, you are the most beautiful woman I've ever seen!" The judge said, "Case dismissed!" And, banged the gavel. I took the defendant out and got their personal effects and let them go... I was totally confused... Later, I learned there had been a plea deal and the episode in the courtroom was just theatrics. That's when I learned about, "Everything is gray..." Thanks, Mr. Beat!
"Is it largely free of emotion?" Exactly why I don't trust most journalists. That, and their job is to write things that are publicly available, so you can go back and see how accurate their reporting was or find video of the event their reporting on and see if the reporting is fair. It's often not.
What misinformation boils down to is bias People are inclined to believe what they want to believe based on their personal biases and prejudices, whether this aligns with facts or not… So many will go looking for anything on the internet to “validate” what they already believe The problem is that today, there are more bad actors than ever online who are all too willing to satisfy people’s internal need for “validation” in the form of misinformation
In terms of news, the most important way to determine if a source is reliable is if what they're saying aligns with primary documents. I've seen a lot of sources lie about a law, but it's only clear if you actually go and *read* the law. In terms of science, you have to look for peer-reviewed studies and random-controlled trials.
Here is how I decide: 1. Hear or read a claim. 2. Listen to or read reasons. 3. Ask myself if it makes sense. 4. Ask myself if I have seen or experienced something like this. 5. Ask what might contradict the claim. 6. Ask myself about the contradictions and possible reasons for those contradictions. 7. My conclusion is usually: "Well, maybe."
What you experience can be totally wrong and entirely made up by your head. You should be assessing things at an individualistic level. But using your own senses and only your senses to reach a conclusion are not effective you need to say "I'm hearing a voice in my head does anybody else around me also hear this voice?"
Demo = The People; Cracy = Rule. When powerful politicians remain in office long enough to become corrupt & gather resources to become more powerful & wealthy - at The People’s expense & detriment - THERE is your threat to “democracy.” If “democracy” is what you want, you must be against politicians remaining in office too long. If, however, you want a “constitutional republic,” then “democracy” is only at state & local levels. Choose carefully!
Critical thinking is very important when trying to figure out what is true. Also, whenever anyone says "Just trust me on this" I get instantly suspicious.
The issue with this is that "true" can be a complex nuance. For example, 2+2=4 is objectively true, but complex issues will always be up for subjective understanding. In many cases you still must find "truth" through debate, experimentation, and experiance; thus, what is "true" can often change based on the complexity of the topic.
Mr Beat, I'd recommend a book called "The Philosophy of Knowledge" by Kenneth Gallagher, which in my opinion is the best book on the subject of epistemology
I am influenced by confirmation bias, but the point you make at the end about almost everything being gray is so important for people to imbibe, and is also so important to how I understand the world. Certainty can feel good, but is mostly unjustified and unnecessary. (notice how I slightly rephrased what you said to add an “almost” because I accept this to the point that I don’t even want to claim that everything is gray)
Truth is for philosophers, the best you can really hope for are facts, which collectively lead to a consensus. The real problem is not finding the facts, but rather that the human brain does not decide what to believe based on facts. Our beliefs are based primarily on emotions, biases and hearsay. It's also why it's so hard to convince people by presenting facts: you can't reason a person out of a belief they didn't reason themself into.
@@TH-camMilestonesOfficial what a cute response to being called out. Now go back to the hole you've crawled out of. You probably articulate your thoughts with memes. Lmao.
I hope teachers see this and share it with their students. Of course some parent will complain about the nose picking and their child being taught that it causes cancer without ever actually watching it because they just know it's wrong!
It doesn’t have to be painful to have our “values, beliefs, and identity” challenged. It’s possible to train yourself to respond with less discomfort and more curiosity, or even enthusiasm, when challenged by new information or “…fuller consideration…” (as Ben Franklin put it.) Isn’t that, really, the essence of being “open minded”?
I often hear people say we should do our own research. At age 71, with rusty math skills, I cannot do all that much research. So, I have to be able to judge which expert I should trust. When I hear some news story go national, I try to go to local sources (often local tv stations) and not second hand sources. With Google unfortunately the national retransmissions often overwhelm the local ones.
The first step on the path to wisdom is admitting you know nothing. This phrase was said by me just now, based on a phrase I have attempted to look up and verify, that turned out to be different than how I remember it, and was based on a more different phrase that may or may not have been said by Socrates, as recounted by Plato, and even then, we are unsure of its exact translation. The truth is a strange thing.
I had a friend that thought “I don’t know” was a cop-out answer to anything. So, she would seek out people who said they know, then proceed to believe whatever they said, because, “well, THEY know”.
Maybe Google is finally getting my algorithm a little more right. These are some of the most basic questions I've had both at the general level and more specific level. I'm incredibly into cycling and this basic question is something I've been wondering for a long time about how to find a bike that fits me figuratively and literally. Also have largely been hesitant to buy a new bike for WAY WAY too long for the uncertainty around those questions. I always find asking questions in any store a way of asking this basic question sometimes: "Should I give you my money or no?" In a different context, I guess the implication in history classes is they do not know FOR SURE but always found it just a tad funny when history professors in a class talked about the past as if they were there because repeating a caveat over and over would be kind of annoying for all involved.
Before you finally decide, may I recommend you check out Electra Bicycles (frame design is a game changer), and the movie Motherload. I'm 76, have not owned a car since 2011 and will not again. 😊
This is so great! I was literally about to develop a whole freaking slideshow to help discuss all these ideas with my 12 year old nephew to help him deal with all the misinformation he encounters every day, especially on social media. 👍
@@Idk-ys7rtAnd THIS, ladies and gentlemen, is what postmodernism is questioning. We want to know if objective truths are actually subjective, and if our subjective opinions (“truths,” although I personally hate using truth in terms of “my truth/your truth”) can become objective.
There are two things I see as indicative of trustworthiness, a shortcut you might say. The first thing is that more than once, you expressed a degree of uncertainty about the thing you were talking about at the moment, another thing is that you are open and communicatieve about any mistakes you make.
Of course, Mr Beat, I’m watching your video every time I decide to watch one out of your very diverse selection….keep up the really brilliant work here on TH-cam!
Fantastic and very appropriate video for the current time! I cant hardly count how many disagreements I’ve had recently come down to deciding what is or is not likely true.
This might be weird to say, but Mr. Beat is like if you put all my favorite guy teachers into a blender, spread the essence of such mixture across Kansas, and cause the chosen one to become born under such conditions. Sorry, I play too many video games, but I mean that in the best way possible!
John Kasich described people coming up to him and asking "How am I supposed to know what to believe?" If you can ask that question you should defer to those who don't have to ask it.
"Picking your nose doesn't cause cancer"? That's a likely story! Obviously you're just a grifter in the pocket of Big Booger! Honestly, though, great stuff. Always appreciate the way you break down topics like these in an accessible way.
Am I credible enough for you to watch this video and take it seriously? I hope so.
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Yes, I hope you are 🤞
Nah you're practically MSM
Media Literacy is definitely a course that needs to be taught in public school
@@zch7491 You made a claim. Can you back up that claim with evidence?
@@Hotsauceonmy Absolutely
Simple: “If you hear it on the internet; it must be true.” - Abraham Lincoln
YAAAAAAAAAAS
Fax
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Are you sure? You do know that 82% of statistics on the internet are made up on the spot right?
I thought Albert Einstein said that 🤔
'I place my unwavering trust in the soundest judgements of individuals whom I have never and will never encounter in person, who exist on the vast expanses of the internet' - Mark Twain
I thought Abraham Lincoln said that.
@@iammrbeat No I'm pretty sure that was Theodore Roosevelt
@@iammrbeat I heard that was Mozart
@@iammrbeat Pretty sure that was Caesar.
It sounds more akin to something Samual Clemens would have written.
Thank you for doing media literacy stuff. I think it's important for all ages
Heck yeah
It will become even more important in the future.
@@iammrbeat and you failed it when you counted how many died during Stalin's rule - 40 to 60 millions out of nowhere. Absolutely fantastic work of pulling the wool over the eyes of 900k who watched this video and ~100k who will watch it in the future.
There are seriously not enough teachers like you in this country!
That's mighty kind of you
Truth is not what you accept as reality. Truth is the accurate representation of reality. Reality doesn't care if you accept it or not, it just is.
I like this a lot.
Mr Beat needs to hit the big times and get a nationally syndicated NPR or PBS program.
His TH-cam viewership already exceeds that of NPR or PBS, since hardly anyone watches Broadcast TV or listens to terrestrial radio anymore compared to online media. NPR or PBS would be a demotion.
Truly he does. He makes common sense videos..
@@jrob8931NPR and PBS have plenty of online presence and their content can be found far and wide, including on TH-cam. They both put out very good content and multiple sources of media analysis have rated them as fairly balanced.
They're not good at self promotion, though, so many people haven't discovered their quality content. Also, they don't focus on entertainment value, which is a turn off to younger viewers. Plus they give the full complexity to stories rather than summing them up with a succinct viewpoint, which doesn't fit in well with the TikTok crowd.
I remember being taught about media literacy in school. They showed us a poster describing the dangers of water (but used the scientific name). It showed how people die due to it, spreads diseases, etc. It was really eye opening when they said it was just water 😭.
I didn’t even know there’s a scientific name for water other than H2O
@@ToxicBottledOstrichNostrilsThat's the shorthand. The name would be Dihydrogen Oxide.
@@themoviedealers thanks for the education! Unless you’re trying to trick me into drinking poison 🤔 😂
@@ToxicBottledOstrichNostrils The dose makes the poison - it is possible to over-hydrate and, of course, we can drown
Dihydrogen Oxide. A classic.
I really like when you branch out and topics that are less history related. Information literacy is really important when navigating the internet. I think a side effect of the rise of “infotainment” is that we consume things in a really casual way. I’d love to see what you think about that as a educational creator. In my own videos I try my best to keep things both interesting and entertaining but it can be pretty difficult. Can’t wait to watch the rest of the video :)
It's such a difficult balance, but the main thing is that we come at it in good faith, use credible sources, and make it clear that we are not the final authority on the information.
@@iammrbeat I agree 100%. I did a video about JFK a while back that had a couple errors in it and most people were actually really kind and polite in correcting me about it which I appreciated. It was the first time I really realized how much I need to double check everything I say.
Try teaching young kids, it will help in making it entertaining and giving it out in a simple way. This is just my hypothesis, based on my own views and experience, also based on a "said-fact" that (to teach things simple try it on a 5 year old). Again its just my Bias and i wasted ur time reading this, sorry xD
@@MrLoaymohdit’s an anecdotal statement, which is an opinion so why apologize for an opinion?
@@revolutioninc7081 out of politeness :P thats what people do, i guess/remember
Thanks for taking on "I did my own research." As someone who studied research design, the scientific method, statistics, and more in my undergraduate and graduate education, my "expert" opinion is you should never trust a news report about the results of a study. Instead, seek out the original journal article, check into who did the research, and who paid for it.
about that, do u think its enough to read a summary/conclusion part only on a researche. would be be concise to prove a certain "hypothesis" is true ?
I just personally do that, saves alot of time plus not all research is open to the public :P
Honestly, there's a point that needs to be drawn.
Id much rather check the credentials of the author, the newspaper etc and see what biases they have and what incentives they may have for phrasing it one way or another then going deep into each source referenced.
You cant check or read through each study on each article you read, its far too time consuming - which is why stuff like the media is important in the first place.
What I normally do is check the newspaper and its history (so if its something like FOX or in the UK where I live the Daily Mail or the Guardian id instantly be susp due to there respective bias) and judge how reliable it is from that. Then I would check the author and how reliable they are. For example former PM Boris Johnson is a columnist for the Telegraph newspaper now, so if BoJo wrote an article about an issue that would effect my view of him then I would instantly not trust it as there is major bias there. I think an example of this is an article where he wrote "Why Boris Johnson deserves a second chance" by Boris Johnson. Obviously there is a vested interest there.
If I'm satisfied the Newspaper has a reliable track record of accurate reporting, and the author also has a reliable track record Id usually leave it there and not go deeper into the statistics or studies. Again, don't have the time to read through and track where the money came from in each study referenced in a newspaper as that can be time consuming.
If however I don't trust the newspaper or author, and cant find another publication or author analysing the study THAT would be when I would seek out the original article, its summary and conclusion and who paid for it.
I think saying you should never trust a news report is a bit hyperbolic, but what I would say is you should never take it at face value and always check there track record first
@@andrewb2494 I agree, I often want to go directly to the study an article is referencing. Because it is very common for news articles to get something wrong, misinterpret, or reference a study that turns out not to be supporting what the news article says it is. But you can't feasibly do that for every single bit of news that comes out. Or at least I can't if I want to have any semblance of a balanced life. But when I skip that step and use the shorthand of the respectability of the source I try to remain open to having that view changed easily if new information comes to light that counters it.
@@andrewb2494 if you don't read the news you're uninformed; if you do read the news, you're misinformed. Seems like the body politic is in the same predicament as the church militant; it's not the church triumphant because it doesn't know how to keep its socially retarded sector in check!
I say that a lot - I don’t know. And I will continue to say this. Thanks for your support, logical thinking and humorous nature. Stay cool Mr Beat❣️
Thanks 😊
That reminded me what that is also called in one word, Idaho
I'm really glad you take issue with the phrase "doing your own research," that's a pet peeve of mine. The phrase implies people equate doing a little browsing on the Web with "research," which suggests to me they don't understand how scientists, and other serious people, reach conclusions. I believe an essential part of having a good chance of knowing the truth is trusting good sources of information, ones you've come to rely on over the years. Science depends on peer-reviewed journals, for example.
Well put!
@@iammrbeat i appreciate that you ensured that research means doing “boring” experiments that are well-designed and peer-reviewed, beat!
I set my phone down for 2 seconds and I have Mr Beat breaking the 4th wall asking if I'm watching. Yes I am sir, I just had to set you down for a moment
lol nice
Being truthful is the ability to say I don't know. There is a lot out there that we really just don't know and some of the mess we're in is because people can't say I don't know cuz they think it makes them look weak.
Mr beast will never be as good as mr beat
Well that's mighty kind of you to write.
Wait, he's not mr beast? So I've been lied to all this time?
It's amazing how often you can spot misinformation by just asking yourself "wait, how would that even work?"
Asking the viewer to question how the ad affected his credibility the way he did was a such a clever and respectable move.
Your editing is getting superb! Your doing a wondeful job mrbeat.
Agreed! "Large sample size" at 13:48 had me legit LOL
Thanks for the kind words!
Yes Mr. Beat, I do indeed trust you more than 99.9% of others on the internet. I too am a history background in college (not quite done yet) but I always love the way you present information. Thanks for the high quality content :)
"Im Mr Beat and I like bikes" truly the most relatable TH-camr ever
I began my Eisenhower video saying "I'm Mr. Beat and I like Ike." So I guess that's why I said that? lol
@@iammrbeat From the clip of you riding, the seat is a bit too low, and you should use a lower gear and pedal faster. Less chance of stress injury to your knees. Of course, you were recording a video, so I doubt that is a good sample.
I like bikes, too. Gave up car owning in 2011 and love it. Have you seen Motherload (a crowd-funded movie), Mr. Beat?
Incredible video!! You are spot on with regards to all the aspects of truth you address. You put it so simply, and its still so complicated, and that's why people struggle with truth. We want so badly to have an easy answer. It's tough to say "I don't know" except for when we actually do know... Which as you mentioned, is actually very limited for anyone. :) Keep up the great work! Love your content.
Thanks for the kind words!
Mr Beat dropping another banger. that last point is so true. the smartest people i know do not pretend to be certain of things they’re not. having the humility to say “i don’t know” is important!
I was raised by my parents to think critically and question sources, even them. It wasn't until I was in college that I realized how unusual of an upbringing that was.
Obviously, your YT channel has been around quite some time, yet I had no idea it existed. Somehow, a coupla' weeks ago, the byzantine labyrinth of YT's algorithm suddenly decided I needed to watch one episode. I can honestly say it was one of the best decisions it has ever made. Now, back to our regularly scheduled programming.
Thank you so much!
The ability of this guy in catching my attention is pretty good.
mwhahahahahahaha it's WORKING
I love it when you make videos that are less historical and more of a societal educational video. I also loved your short about Moral Panics and would love to see a more in-depth video about that. Keep it up dude!
Oh man, didn't expect seeing you redefine the entire field of epistemology! Looking forward to watching this!
Many thanks for this video, Mr Beat. Once again, the scientific method of evaluation proves that the most complete answers come from long and detailed processes of multiple observations. This is why every time a person or a channel or a news outlet claims to be an unbiased bastion of critical thinking and absolute truth, I always get very skeptical of their claims at best.
As a fellow Kansas, you represent us well sir. One of our best! 🫡
Truth is best defined as a claim backed by empirical evidence or compelling logic.
Never stop teaching us here on YT! You’re content is amazing with excellent information and have a great way to approach everyone of all ages to encourage them to learn and put a smile on their day!
Immediately after, you jokingly said "I like crap..." and then long paused, the video ad breaked to a PragerU video. How poetic.
Amazing video! And so incredibly timely. This spoke to me a lot - as I have been working on a podcast episode that talks about the "storytelling of journalism in the 21st Century" to explain how journalism is not and cannot be unbiased and that it is also a form of telling stories - and then breaking down what then qualifies a story as "journalism"! - which then leads to the principles of Journalism. And your episode directly broke many of those points down. Keep up the awesome work! It reminded me of the most important take: "Journalistic truth is a process."
Sharing this video with others and I hope others do the same. Staying curious (which includes being honest and humble) goes a long way in making sense of the world today. And yes, critical thinking requires hard work!
Brilliant. May this be seen by many, far and wide. Thanks mr. Beat!
A few ways I've found are always ask yourself, "how can I be proven wrong" or, "what would make me accept I'm wrong," and don't identify and invest your personality in your belief system. Always make sure you define your terms (don't just say "evidence" - what does "evidence" look like to you?), and do not become so much of a Republican or Democrat, so much of a Trump supporter or Bernie Bro, that you fail to see the consequences of what happens as a result of policies: because *everything* has consequences. *Everything* has tradeoffs. *Everything* will have negative externalities. Economics will *never* let you have the "best" solution to a problem. It's a matter of weighing these things and determining whether the externalities and the consequences are within acceptable levels of tolerance - and then asking yourself why you set these specific ranges.
Ultimately, we define what convinces us; nobody can convince us unless we want to be convinced or we're in a place where we have experienced such a paradigm-shattering experience we're open for anything. Since we define what convinces us, it's best to be aware of what it is that scratches your itch and to ask yourself why it does, and if that's necessarily a good thing.
“It’s like Lenin said: look for the man who who benefits, and, uh… you know…”
- the Dude
excellent. i think it's important to also admit when you're wrong and to correct oneself.
The nothing black and white hit home...
In the early 80s, I was in pre-law and took the opportunity to serve as a municipal court bailiff. I brought the next defendant into the court. They were dressed in dirty and torn clothes, and a haggard appearance in general. The judge proceeded to read the charges and asked the defendant if they had any to say for themselves. They said, "Judge, you are the most beautiful woman I've ever seen!" The judge said, "Case dismissed!" And, banged the gavel. I took the defendant out and got their personal effects and let them go...
I was totally confused... Later, I learned there had been a plea deal and the episode in the courtroom was just theatrics.
That's when I learned about, "Everything is gray..."
Thanks, Mr. Beat!
I'm pretty sure every family in America had that same dictionary in the 90s. My parents called it "The Big Red Dict-"
"Is it largely free of emotion?" Exactly why I don't trust most journalists. That, and their job is to write things that are publicly available, so you can go back and see how accurate their reporting was or find video of the event their reporting on and see if the reporting is fair. It's often not.
What misinformation boils down to is bias
People are inclined to believe what they want to believe based on their personal biases and prejudices, whether this aligns with facts or not…
So many will go looking for anything on the internet to “validate” what they already believe
The problem is that today, there are more bad actors than ever online who are all too willing to satisfy people’s internal need for “validation” in the form of misinformation
I wish there had been a teacher like you at my high school.
You might just be my favorite TH-camr.
I wish Mr. Beat was my history teacher. Seems like one of those teachers you never forget.
In terms of news, the most important way to determine if a source is reliable is if what they're saying aligns with primary documents. I've seen a lot of sources lie about a law, but it's only clear if you actually go and *read* the law.
In terms of science, you have to look for peer-reviewed studies and random-controlled trials.
Critical thinking and gathering evidence to validate claim is important
Here is how I decide:
1. Hear or read a claim.
2. Listen to or read reasons.
3. Ask myself if it makes sense.
4. Ask myself if I have seen or experienced something like this.
5. Ask what might contradict the claim.
6. Ask myself about the contradictions and possible reasons for those contradictions.
7. My conclusion is usually: "Well, maybe."
"Safe and Effective"
What you experience can be totally wrong and entirely made up by your head. You should be assessing things at an individualistic level. But using your own senses and only your senses to reach a conclusion are not effective you need to say "I'm hearing a voice in my head does anybody else around me also hear this voice?"
Yay! A new video❤
There's 2 of you😊
lol yep, the clone is back
@@iammrbeat i want your clone 😊
"Nearly all of us have existed our entire lives"
How can I know if this highly controversial statement is true or not?
Thanks for doing this video, Mr. Beat
Misinformation and a lack of media literacy is no joke, and is a threat to our democracy (January 6th)
Demo = The People; Cracy = Rule. When powerful politicians remain in office long enough to become corrupt & gather resources to become more powerful & wealthy - at The People’s expense & detriment - THERE is your threat to “democracy.” If “democracy” is what you want, you must be against politicians remaining in office too long. If, however, you want a “constitutional republic,” then “democracy” is only at state & local levels. Choose carefully!
I was not watching when you asked. I was, however, listening.
Critical thinking is very important when trying to figure out what is true. Also, whenever anyone says "Just trust me on this" I get instantly suspicious.
I only say this when I’ve already spent a while trying to explain something to someone who genuinely is just not getting it 😆
I'm glad that you chose a very serious topic to explain the matters. Much appreciated!
Mr. Beat Sir, your videos are always good, but this is the best and most needed one you've done that I can remember. Great job!
The issue with this is that "true" can be a complex nuance. For example, 2+2=4 is objectively true, but complex issues will always be up for subjective understanding. In many cases you still must find "truth" through debate, experimentation, and experiance; thus, what is "true" can often change based on the complexity of the topic.
Mr Beat, I'd recommend a book called "The Philosophy of Knowledge" by Kenneth Gallagher, which in my opinion is the best book on the subject of epistemology
Hello George Washington!
@@abrahamlincoln937 Hello Mr. Lincoln!
Thanks for the recommendation, George.
@@iammrbeat You're welcome!
Excellent video! Thank you so much for this. This was thoroughly enjoyable to watch!
I have been a fan for a while now and this might be my favorite! You produce intellectual VALUE!
Man i love your videos. I learn so much. Love from Australia.
Thank you!
This is why your channel is awesome 16:27 Mr Beat little truth right.
The acknowledgment of ignorance is a very powerful and grossly underestimated claim.
I am influenced by confirmation bias, but the point you make at the end about almost everything being gray is so important for people to imbibe, and is also so important to how I understand the world. Certainty can feel good, but is mostly unjustified and unnecessary. (notice how I slightly rephrased what you said to add an “almost” because I accept this to the point that I don’t even want to claim that everything is gray)
Truth is for philosophers, the best you can really hope for are facts, which collectively lead to a consensus. The real problem is not finding the facts, but rather that the human brain does not decide what to believe based on facts. Our beliefs are based primarily on emotions, biases and hearsay. It's also why it's so hard to convince people by presenting facts: you can't reason a person out of a belief they didn't reason themself into.
Truth is not a virtue for philosophers; neither are facts-leave that to the scientists.
The age of reasoning is over. Are you still stuck in the 18th century?
@@aocbbl The age of reason is over? That would certainly explain a few things.
Trust those who admit they can be wrong and are willing to be corrected.
I had a friend who admitted he was wrong about the Earth being a globe and was willing to be corrected by the Flat Earthers.
I love the new editing on this video - very entertaining.
“The problem with quotes on the internet is they’re often not true”- Abraham Lincoln
Har har har so original. Stfu.
@@aocbbl imagine having such a sad and miserable life that you decide that being angry at a TH-cam comment that was made as a joke is worth your while
@@TH-camMilestonesOfficial what a cute response to being called out. Now go back to the hole you've crawled out of. You probably articulate your thoughts with memes. Lmao.
This type of video is very important and needs to be shared.
You use snopes to check if it’s true
You need more than Snopes.
_You need more than Snopes_
Yup, and that's where fact check dot oarg comes in.
My little brother gets annoyed with how much i tell him, "I don't know," but i think it's a very valid thing to say often. Because I often don't know!
None of us do! :)
I hope teachers see this and share it with their students. Of course some parent will complain about the nose picking and their child being taught that it causes cancer without ever actually watching it because they just know it's wrong!
Parents always gonna complain about something (I say this as a parent, btw)
@iammrbeat yeah, I'm one too, but thankfully I'm not THAT parent! Great video!
This should be required viewing! And I loved that you encouraged viewers to think critically about this video as well.
It doesn’t have to be painful to have our “values, beliefs, and identity” challenged. It’s possible to train yourself to respond with less discomfort and more curiosity, or even enthusiasm, when challenged by new information or “…fuller consideration…” (as Ben Franklin put it.) Isn’t that, really, the essence of being “open minded”?
I often hear people say we should do our own research. At age 71, with rusty math skills, I cannot do all that much research. So, I have to be able to judge which expert I should trust. When I hear some news story go national, I try to go to local sources (often local tv stations) and not second hand sources. With Google unfortunately the national retransmissions often overwhelm the local ones.
That's something I try to do as well.
The first step on the path to wisdom is admitting you know nothing.
This phrase was said by me just now, based on a phrase I have attempted to look up and verify, that turned out to be different than how I remember it, and was based on a more different phrase that may or may not have been said by Socrates, as recounted by Plato, and even then, we are unsure of its exact translation.
The truth is a strange thing.
I had a friend that thought “I don’t know” was a cop-out answer to anything. So, she would seek out people who said they know, then proceed to believe whatever they said, because, “well, THEY know”.
"Large sample size" at 13:48 had me legit LOL for some reason. The editing and humor here is my kinda beat.
lol glad you appreciated that
“trust me bro” is very reputable
Trust me bro, it really is.
Maybe Google is finally getting my algorithm a little more right. These are some of the most basic questions I've had both at the general level and more specific level.
I'm incredibly into cycling and this basic question is something I've been wondering for a long time about how to find a bike that fits me figuratively and literally. Also have largely been hesitant to buy a new bike for WAY WAY too long for the uncertainty around those questions. I always find asking questions in any store a way of asking this basic question sometimes: "Should I give you my money or no?"
In a different context, I guess the implication in history classes is they do not know FOR SURE but always found it just a tad funny when history professors in a class talked about the past as if they were there because repeating a caveat over and over would be kind of annoying for all involved.
Before you finally decide, may I recommend you check out Electra Bicycles (frame design is a game changer), and the movie Motherload. I'm 76, have not owned a car since 2011 and will not again. 😊
Not gonna lie, I saw the "I'm Done" tweet and was confused af. Good to see you were just experimenting on your loyal fan base.
Great video btw!
This is so great! I was literally about to develop a whole freaking slideshow to help discuss all these ideas with my 12 year old nephew to help him deal with all the misinformation he encounters every day, especially on social media. 👍
I’m sending this to everyone I know. Great work!
I think we are capable of critical thinking. We just have to use it well and on a reasonable amount, and we will know whether something is true or not
I think we should all pay respects to the beard Rest in peace
"How do you if know something is true?" = How do I know if I'm having a stroke?
The video should help answer that question.
Do you mean, How do I if know I'm having a stroke?
@@Idk-ys7rt That's simply not true.
@@iammrbeat But what if I accept it to be true? Does that make it true or false?
@@Idk-ys7rtAnd THIS, ladies and gentlemen, is what postmodernism is questioning. We want to know if objective truths are actually subjective, and if our subjective opinions (“truths,” although I personally hate using truth in terms of “my truth/your truth”) can become objective.
Man, your videos are getting so much better!!! I've been a subscriber for 5 years now and I now look forward to new ones! This is my favorite so far
Mr. Beat: quit picking your nose you'll get cancer.
Mr. Beat's kids: well actually....
lol
This was perfect for my son. Thank you so much.
Mine, too (my step-son, actually). And he's 57.
Yes I’m watching. Take my word for it!!!! (Lots of exclamation points make anything true)
Having Mr Beat in a courtroom deliberation would be like having that one guy on a group project that does all the work
Another great video ✨ keep it up!!
Thank you!
Mr. Beat trusts me more that he trusts others! What an honor
mr beat give me money
I might be wrong, but I take comfort that you are putting out such content out. I hope these seeds germinate.
There are two things I see as indicative of trustworthiness, a shortcut you might say. The first thing is that more than once, you expressed a degree of uncertainty about the thing you were talking about at the moment, another thing is that you are open and communicatieve about any mistakes you make.
Of course, Mr Beat, I’m watching your video every time I decide to watch one out of your very diverse selection….keep up the really brilliant work here on TH-cam!
Love this channel
Fantastic and very appropriate video for the current time! I cant hardly count how many disagreements I’ve had recently come down to deciding what is or is not likely true.
This might be weird to say, but Mr. Beat is like if you put all my favorite guy teachers into a blender, spread the essence of such mixture across Kansas, and cause the chosen one to become born under such conditions. Sorry, I play too many video games, but I mean that in the best way possible!
Well that means a lot. Thank you!
John Kasich described people coming up to him and asking "How am I supposed to know what to believe?" If you can ask that question you should defer to those who don't have to ask it.
"Picking your nose doesn't cause cancer"? That's a likely story! Obviously you're just a grifter in the pocket of Big Booger!
Honestly, though, great stuff. Always appreciate the way you break down topics like these in an accessible way.
Truth is only relevant when it provides utility. In other words “facts don’t care about feelings, but you as a human being should”