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log·ic
/ˈläjik/
noun
1.
reasoning conducted or assessed according to strict principles of validity.
We need logic and intuition to navigate the expected and unexpected in life. Logic helps us discern what is a fact and what is an opinion. It helps us judge what is true and not true. What all the claims of “fake news” in our everyday social media, everyone needs to understand what is means to think logically.
To use logic, you make observations and judge situations based on reasoning. You collect different sources of feedback and reactions whether it is from a person, situation, task, etc. Logic is concrete and it can be proven true or not true. It is not always right or wrong, but just something that can be proven true or not true. Often, logic uses science, math, numbers, and more.
For example, consider the statement, “Vanilla is the best ice cream on Earth.” Is this logical? Can this be proven true or not true? This is a statement of opinion. It is a matter of preference. It is not logical; it is a personal preference.
Now consider the statement, “1 in 3 adults prefer vanilla ice cream over chocolate ice cream.” Is this logical? Can it be proven true or not true? This is a statement that can be proven to be a fact by a survey that records the number of adults who prefer vanilla ice cream over chocolate. This is a statement that uses logic.
As you navigate life and the messages fed to you by television, social media, the news, streaming platforms and more, consider that the red flags that suggest there is a problem. Whenever you get a sense of unease about a situation or person, take a step back and look for the logic. What can be proven true and not true? What is fact and what is opinion? Can you use the message given to you to make your life better in a responsible way? Sit down for a moment and consider the science, the math, the numbers, or the evidence.
Many of our human relationships and experiences are full of emotions and how we feel. We are always getting a sense of what we like and do not like. We have a lot of high emotions at this point in our world history. However, sometimes, we need to slow down and consider the logic and practice discernment.
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