What ways would an environment where everyone was similar make critical thinking difficult

Critical thinking is a process by which we analyze a number of facts in order to make a judgement about them. In order for us to think critically, we need to be rational, skeptical and unbiased. Moreover, this is an extremely individualistic pursuit. Critical thinking needs to be self-directed, self-disciplined, self-monitored and self-corrective.

The fact that the exercise is so individual makes it difficult to pursue in an environment where everyone is similar. This is because standing out in such an environment can be scary, dangerous or even impossible. If we are only taught one way of thinking, we might struggle coming up with anything different. Moreover, we might feel pressured to agree with the majority in order to avoid conflict.

The psychic structure is the Id. This psychic structure was described by Sigmund Freud and describes the basic or instinctive impositions of human beings. It leads us to satisfy our food and sexual needs instinctively, despite the consequences of giving in to this satisfaction.

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