How can we teach people to think for themselves?

Question by TC: How can we teach people to think for themselves?
The majority of republicans and a large proportion of democrats accept everything that their party leaders say without question. Often there is no connection at all between the conclusions or the policies being supported and the “facts” used to support them. They are more critical of their favorite football teams than of their favorite politicians.

Is there some way to convince people to think critically about the ideas that they agree with?

Best answer:

Answer by wannabe writer
Yes.The capability to do what you suggest comes when people get an education.High standard of education for all is the answer.

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