This tool will help improve your critical thinking - Erick Wilberding

Explore the technique known as the Socratic Method, which uses questions to examine a person’s values, principles, and beliefs.
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Socrates, one of the founding fathers of Western philosophical thought, was on trial. Many believed he was an enemy of the state, accusing the philosopher of corrupting the youth and refusing to recognize their gods. But Socrates wasn’t feared for claiming to have all the answers, but rather, for asking too many questions. Erick Wilberding digs into the technique known as the Socratic Method.
Lesson by Erick Wilberding, directed by Draško Ivezić.
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[@m1kyll4]

The most powerful way to win an argument is by asking questions. It can make people see the flaws in their logic.

[@arrietty1619]

Why? Jk

[@VaughanMcCue]

I found religarse interlocutors too dishonest and spew up obfuscations, such as my most recent experience had the turkey grasping at dogma because thinking was anathema. kzbin.info/www/bejne/i4CrfpptftCtfrc

[@DudewithaGoodMood]

Not always

[@shishi6799]

However, if their mind is closed, they will refuse to see any flaws in their own logic.

[@TeKeyaKrystal]

true .. except for with me b/c my tail will come up with an answer for everything

[@gardenhead92]

The Socratic method isn’t for proving that you have the answer - it’s to show the other person that they don’t either

[@daniellewardd]

As the video said, the method is to bring to the surface the person’s assumptions, biases etc as well

[@_kopcsi_]

no. the Socratic method can lead to the answer. you simply didn't understand it.

[@alex2005z]

@@_kopcsi_ how does it lean to the answer?

[@valesnts]

@@alex2005z i think it gives answer because it makes people think thoroughly of the questions, what process it might have (hypothesis) and eventually understand whether the question was the ultimate curiosity or is there another thing that needs to be found out first. I think socratic method is both, providing answers and more following questions. But either way, it makes the person thinks instead of just accepting direct answer (which some people simply won't understand and also not caring for the process).

[@alex2005z]

@@valesnts how does it make people think troroughly questions?

[@EternalSilverDragon]

I tried to use this with my dad. His critical thinking didn't go up, only his volume.

[@actionlockermuscle5158]

lol

[@ngwanankgudipercy9766]

😂😂

[@Mach0_editzzz]

💀

[@spicytank262]

Lmfao

[@PSR_Macky]

😂

[@shimpiyaa]

Socrates : why? Socrates' mom : BECAUSE I SAID SO.

[@ariel7301]

This might be the funniest comment here 😂😂😂😂

[@crybaby4525]

@rice cooker 😂

[@muledhumichael5093]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@spongelob6872]

@rice cooker But his mother is...

[@user-rc2gy5ik5n]

@rice cooker it doesn't matter, that's how our Greek mams answer too .

[@cyanidepopcorn0107]

Nobody in ancient Greece: Socrates:"WHY?"

[@manofgod7622]

How did this commend get hearted wtg

[@gokuldevin]

@@manofgod7622 jealous much?

[@josiahtron8673]

I can hear this comment😭😭

[@AndreaTheSin]

@@manofgod7622 trending meme

[@tinienteabanil2922]

"Tell me why"

[@bruhmoment1271]

"We can make anything a quote by putting them into quotation marks" -My critical thinking

[@ItsDeveloper_]

Here before 50 likes

[@alex2005z]

All the fake Sun Tzu quotes be like:

[@onlyerr]

"Yesn't" - Sun Tzu

[@abhishekanand5974]

exactly!

[@deepblue1987]

”insert dramatic quote here” -Famous Person

[@shyeannegunn4514]

I'm a medical student, and I just realised that a lot of my lecturers use this method when teaching us. I've had really bad ones who completely shut down every answer if it's not the "right" one, and make you feel absolutely useless. And thankfully had really good ones, who made you question why is this method used, why not the other, and these lecturers even admit that there is no one right answer to a problem.

[@actionlockermuscle5158]

Just do take it in , plenty of time to challenge assumptions when you qualified

[@sirreginaldfishingtonxvii6149]

Honestly feels like we need more of this. Both in schools and just in society in general.

[@muhammadrizkyst85]

Bruh... I always thought that i was asking too much questions. But now I realize that that's a gift. I won't be afraid to ask anymore.

[@chainjail4834]

I feel like Socrates was sentence to death because he was asking too many questions and being annoying lol

[@pimpilikaa]

@@chainjail4834 lol

[@ohven2923]

@@chainjail4834 How was Socrates being annoying? Was asking questions annoying? If so then how? Would you sentence someone by being annoying? Or would you sentence someone because he/she was asking too many questions? Or would you sentence them because they were asking too many questions AND being annoying? If so then why?

[@muhammadrizkyst85]

@@ohven2923 there was even a time when people actually hate someone who can read lol. The reason is "culture". Different time different culture. Strange, but that's history.

[@ane9898]

Asking questions are actually signs of smart people. Yet, I was bullied back in school when I asked a lot 🤣🤌🏻

[@ronkirk5099]

Critical thinking is probably one of the most important life skills a person needs to learn, but it seems to be in short supply of late.

[@peterlohnes1]

it is not even considered, everyone is 100% certain they have the right answers. The education system is failing

[@nikouai]

@@peterlohnes1 it is failing the society in general. But maybe the people who create the laws and education systems, etc in most countries don't think it's a failure? :)

[@The_unexplained]

Yeah, clearly. Those who raise questions against vaccines are called anti vaxxer🤦‍♂️

[@dnhdfnfkrjxjxfjjggj3002]

@@The_unexplained and those who raise questions against these anti-vaxxers are termed brainwashed masses🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

[@The_unexplained]

@@dnhdfnfkrjxjxfjjggj3002 Well, our questions are not answered and our proofs clearly destroys the people who support vaccine's narrative but still they believe vaccines are safe. What should we call them?

[@raenashaikh3377]

This logic still holds true tremendously and is proved again and again thru methodological psychological studies. I recently read an article on how to talk to an irrationally rigid person out of a rigid opinion. And that was by asking him critical questions back on what he claims to be the answers instead of telling him what you think is the answer.

[@samikshamalhotra1537]

Could you please provide the link for the article..seems like an interesting read

[@mallelasaicharan6257]

I always follow this question orientated approach in my studies and life . I ask questions most of the times than answers.

[@chrisklugh]

The Ego is threatened by questions it does not know, so it attacks the messenger. Enough bruised Egos and a Witch Hunt will be called out for. Because the only way to settle an Ego is to destroy what threatens it.

[@kroolini3678]

cancel culture in a nutshell

[@rowanbrown5541]

@@kroolini3678 That's not remotely the same line of reasoning. Unless cancel culture means something very different to you

[@rowanbrown5541]

Exactly what happens when you question anti-vaxxers logic

[@barkinkarakas9500]

@@kroolini3678 I don't really understand what do you mean. What is cancel culture?

[@barkinkarakas9500]

@@rowanbrown5541 did you even watch the video???

[@riunosk]

gaining brain cells every time ted ed uploads

[@AaronChristopher869]

I love Ted Ed

[@fathfez7991]

Also erasing the remaining annoying tiktok shits

[@benjaminhawkins6386]

After some proper education, you will learn that central nervous system neurons are not created after childhood. If you are gaining brain cells, they are mostly glial cells. You should be leery of all information. Ted has strong biases. They have fantastic production quality, but ought to be supplemented with your own research and a healthy helping of caution.

[@rehan4223]

@@benjaminhawkins6386 ???

[@shreeyamittal1771]

@@benjaminhawkins6386 I wanted to say that, but simply 'that ain't possible' might have given the wrong message.

[@overcookedwater1947]

I'm sure I have a Socrates in my head because everytime I think if something my brain would start to question with Why's and How's. Often to the point that I start question life and reality itself that it often feels maddening. It also keeps me up at night

[@overcookedwater1947]

The question are often similar to that one with the "Just and Unjust" conversation

[@xogirlbossxo2316]

Bro you hella smart

[@overcookedwater1947]

My grades beg to differ

[@overcookedwater1947]

Besides the things that keep me up at night are just avou petty stuff. Small and insignificant. Think of it like overthinking every decision

[@overcookedwater1947]

*about

[@Vugen18]

This is pure knowledge. Thanks so much, i hope u know how important and how much this helps others!

[@eeshakabra6857]

I love how at 4:10 the narrator specifically points out that its success is very dependant on how the teacher uses the technique and that's actually very true. If teachers themselves dissuade you from asking too many questions there's a good chance that you would start restricting your curiosity. I know it can be annoying in a class of 20-30 students for each one to ask so many questions. But instead of flat out stopping a child from asking it can be redirected at the least if nott answered immediately. That's solely my pov though

[@dumbdoggie21]

I personally feel like the whole system should be improvised

[@charlietran7712]

What solution would u propose to redirect questions considering their time with every student is limited?

[@schnitzelberry]

Exactly what I keep telling people!! I'm a freshman and since I was born, I've always been an extremely curious person and I can't resist an intellectual challenge but the private Authoritarian like religious schools I went to (one that I also got expelled from) strictly prohibited all that and it just makes me so frustrated. Like how on earth can I take them seriously if they can't admit that as people, we don't have all the answers? And how will an ancient book answer all our problems? So many contradictions and flawed logic, how can there be any reasoning?

[@schnitzelberry]

@@dumbdoggie21 Improvised? That's not nearly what we need. We need to revolutionize the system as a whole in an effort to prioritize critical thinking skills. If not total revolution, what?

[@schnitzelberry]

@@charlietran7712 Maybe we can set one period of the day for learning, while the students write their questions and insights and the second period for discussion, and upon that review will follow. What's your opinion?

[@shinobix4925]

"An effective Socratic educator must be well versed in their subject. Rather than bullying their students or showing off their superior intellect, they should be modest, genuinely curious and affirming of every contribution.”

[@hrsh042]

Why do you rephrase it, If I may ask?

[@JigiHendrix]

@@hrsh042 Prime example of " Louder for the people in the back "

[@dickharry910]

Why?

[@silencedowellii7872]

This would be a very good viewpoint, but we don't live in an ideal world, don't we?

[@djayjp]

One key aspect of this method that, unfortunately, isn't mentioned in the video is that it gets the other person to reach their own conclusion which can be much more effective in getting them to believe it rather than being opposed to an idea simply because it is explicitly stated to them, in lecture form, by another.

[@samgerney7213]

Most people are taught that "you only need a good job to become rich". These billionaires are operating on a whole other playbook that many don't even know exists.

[@michealdouglas8206]

No one is stopping you from having brilliant ideas and starting a company

[@christophercook7170]

@@michealdouglas8206 most billionaires have family that are extremely wealthy and their children, who have done nothing to earn that money apart from being born. Essentially they are hording wealth and their not being taxed appropriately. It's extremely unlikely you'll become a billionaire from a good idea this is evident in the population of billionaires in comparison to normal people. The American dream isn't real and it never was.

[@cassyhard7436]

@@christophercook7170 yeah just that I can't get a millionaire loan from my dad like Jeff bezos, or my family can't afford to pay harvard like Bill Gates family

[@julietrings8104]

@@cassyhard7436Successful people don't become that way overnight. What most people see at a glance-wealth, a great career, purpose-is the result of hard work and hustle over time.

[@poltykelsey4890]

@@julietrings8104 Yeah! I agree with you sir.If you want to be successful have the mindset of the rich, spend less and invest More. Don't give up your dreams.

[@valentine3725]

"Don't believe everything you read on the internet." -Socrates (circa. 1569, Australia)

[@hstacker93]

The country or continent? 😂

[@sambz7705]

It is weird but Apparently it's both

[@AttilaAsztalos]

"Don't believe everything you read on the internet" - Abraham Lincoln ...fact check your sources, man...

[@totalme302]

Why? - Socrates

[@marcopohl4875]

but why would I do that?

[@mapperid]

judges: Socrates you are sentenced to death socrates: Why I must die? judges: You create a radical logic? socrates: what is logic? what is radical? Am I enemy to you? what if i am your best friend? will you still consider me a radical? judges: ...... here we go again

[@kellyortiz367]

👌🏼🤣🤣🤣💀

[@An_anshika710]

Haha he must have asked 🤣

[@shantanu9404]

Judges: well logic is reasoning conducted or assessed according to strict principles of validity. You're neither our enemy nor our friend. You might be the enemy of the state. And yes we still consider you to be radical. And one more thing, yuh guilty.

[@zainabhaider2479]

socrates: It is not possible for me to create anything, for me to create something, I would have to be a demiruge imposing logic, reason and order. How can the imposition of such be radical?

[@nicolegunayanaying7329]

judges: We are the judges. We determine whether you're radical or not, so cut the cackle. Moreover, you are more capable of doing anything. And well, based on the facts provided and in accordance with the law, you shall drink the executioner's cup of poisonous hemlock.

[@ayyysample5058]

I actually took a critical thinking class in university last year and at first the questions seemed like common sense until I got my results back 💀

[@beastman.330]

This was shocking. I randomly clicked this all droopy and chilled and all of a sudden my mind just opened with the few words you have spoken, like I was 21 year-old.

[@krishagohil1780]

I burst out when Socrates actually started acting like a midwife at the mention of being one xDDDDDdD breathe, breathe, breathe, push, push, push.

[@Ratigan2]

the animations are always so unique and quirky with creativity :)

[@Uyhn26]

LOL YESSS

[@dream.5708]

Lmaoo samee

[@anonme_]

Another Krisha spotted. Hello there!

[@krishagohil1780]

@@anonme_ oh hello

[@waleedkhalid7486]

I often use this with my biology students to get them to learn how to design and interpret experiments. It’s difficult for them to wrap their heads around at first because the vast majority of schooling relies on memorization, not understanding. I aim to help my students break down biases in experimentation and help them think in a way that can assist them even in normal life. By the end of the semester, there are usually a few who begin to understand. It’s always satisfying to know I’ve trained students who will go on to think about things based on logic.

[@djayjp]

The difference between a lab assistant and a true scientist.

[@arafreshad]

As a biology student myself, that's awesome to hear!

[@ayeshakhalid44]

hats off!

[@djayjp]

@Kaen It's just an old book with zero supporting evidence. I could write stuff in a book too. Does that make it true? There are millions of stories that have been circulated throughout history--does that mean they're true too? The degree of one's conviction ought to always be proportionate to the degree of objective, verifiable evidence supporting the claim in question. Question and you will reach something even more sacred than faith: truth.

[@djayjp]

@Kaen Nobody possesses absolute truth: only evidence can yield that (in a limited way: in degrees, other than self reflexive logic). Evidence, by definition, isn't something that can be written down. Everyday thousands of people claim to experience something supernatural, for thousands of years, yet no evidence is ever provided or obtainable.... You must believe in Santa Claus too.

[@illyk6450]

Might I add: don't wait for someone else to ask you questions about why you believe something. Ask yourself where it's coming from first, no matter what it is you believe, no matter how uncomfortable it may be to question it. You cannot effectively defend your belief from someone else unless you are able to defend it from yourself. "I believe this." "Why do I believe this?" "Because X." "But why X?" "Because Y." "But where did Y come from?" Etc, etc, until you reach the core of it. Or you find a dead end, or it starts to circle. A belief should not defend itself using itself. A belief should stand like a tower, with a clear line of logic based on something that cannot be shaken. Utilizing this method is a very good way to quickly gain a better understanding of yourself and the world around you.

[@muhammadizzuddin5154]

I asked myself things like this when I’m high on weed 😭

[@ankitatantuway9733]

thankyou for this clear advice.I note this in my diary🤍

[@cjp5690]

This is absolutely stunning to me. I always do this with everyone i know my whole life. I always downed myself for it. Wow...just wow

[@dannagonetofar7352]

4:12 My teachers: I pretended not to have heard that.

[@user-mq3yz1ij2o]

"Our" teachers

[@triscuit4000]

Agreed. I have also had so many teachers who were bullies and narcissists. They were convinced they were doing the "right" thing, too.

[@dzanegulles]

Ughh same

[@tuode721]

totally agreed(´；ω；｀)

[@felougabular2652]

@@user-mq3yz1ij2o true i too have extreme left and extreme right teachers, kinda hard to argue with both extremes.

[@shubhajoshi9505]

I would love to have a conversation with Socrates about morality and life

[@YashSharma-wu7kr]

Kyon?

[@rehan4223]

@@YashSharma-wu7kr kyuki banda bohot intellectual tha

[@raccoon2276]

hes busy right now come back later

[@oussamanhairech5178]

you can play assassin's creed odyssey, you will meet him at some point

[@tahah.babikir7698]

You can still find people like socartes... consider starting a socratic school...

[@sle2470]

Critical Thinking is an essential skill that should be taught to kids as early as possible. It should be right up there with reading, writing and math.

[@elvinamadodefrancis4745]

That subject would probably be my second favorite subject behind social studies.

[@AmberAmber]

Agreed! I'm just sad that Parochial school (nvm the c‧ptsd from *all that* ) ‧ an inherently faulty education for any youth (especially those with intellectual curiosity who want truth) ‧ ensured I didn't know *any of this* ‧ Critical Thinking Skills, The Soccratic Method, Logical Fallacies ‧ existed as subjects ‧ not 'til internet. I'm sad about disinfo grifters ‧ but ℅ critical thinking skills, I'm more skeptical, & thus more effective in my acquisition of post‧secondary‧ed.❤❤❤❤

[@AmberAmber]

​@@elvinamadodefrancis4745 Same!!! Except I also throw hard science in as equally fascinating & complementary to the humanities now too!❤

[@weiner01103]

unfortunately, this cant happen because "you have to obey your elders" or "religion told you to do this, so you have to do it, no questioning allowed"

[@Some1inFNQ]

it was taught as a part of reading when I went to school. High school English class, we first looked at the difference between a primary and a secondary source, then we did a lesson on reading for an author's bias, how to identify said bias, and how to balance it with further research from more secondary and contemporary secondary sources. And then we went into critical thinking, to guide the formation of our questions giving thought to our own bias, and how to overcome it. I was taught having the academic discipline to apply intellectual honesty to your own work has been the foundation of all human advancement. I wasn't taught what to think, I was taught how to ask intelligent questions and how to dismantle lies. I was very, very lucky.

[@NicoleBarden-Writer]

It is by asking questions that you are able to gain a better understanding of where the person is coming from. As we all experience situations different, it is helpful to learn how others think and come to their response. That is what I try to do with my writings, by telling a story that is designed to make people think and feel. Hopefully they start to examine their life and the actions of others.

[@simranmalhotra7364]

I want Socrates to be my friend. The conversations would be more enlightening than my 12 years of education...

[@schnitzelberry]

We need more people like that today. People need to stop seeing arguments as a bad thing and rid away boring small talk

[@lx4302]

"Can I be your friend, Socrates?" "What is a friend? What is considered a friend? Why do we need to declare friendship? Why is it morally right to be a friend?"

[@rosedawn8046]

You need 12 years of education to just understand his basic thinking and the capacity to broaden your mind. Basic 12 years of education is the foundation for you to study beyond. However it’s also wrong to assume that people need only that. It’s like rice. You need other dishes to complete the meal but rice is the staple

[@Neptunedx]

Hello I am Socrate

[@simranmalhotra7364]

@@Neptunedx I would prefer the Greek one!! 😉😉

[@ChipmunkRapidsMadMan1869]

The height of wisdom is to understand that education illustrates the depth and breadth of one’s ignorance.

[@Mrfallouthero]

"Knowing more let's you know little you know"

[@pahlevidewa226]

I'm glad I'm not the only person who often Answer the question with questions Sometimes if you found someone deadly wrong about something, It's better to not tell them "You are wrong" right away.. But ask them "Why it is right?" And forced them to think and realize they are wrong by themselves..

[@raphaeldouglas9361]

Successful people don't become that way overnight. What most people see at a glance-wealth, a great career, purpose-is the result of hard work and hustle over time.

[@prosperotos889]

Yeah! I agree with you sir.

[@prosperotos889]

If you want to be successful have the mindset of the rich, spend less and invest More. Don't give up your dreams.

[@christophercook7170]

@@prosperotos889 People come here with the aim of chasing money more than knowledge and that will damage your progress, trust me. Chase knowledge first and I promise! The money will follow you just like it's following some of us now.

[@agathaherry3571]

@@christophercook7170 That's very correct sir!! And that is why most of them end up losing they money to scammers.

[@sarahthompsons5843]

@@agathaherry3571 Don't be in a haste to invest. Know what and who you are investing to and be sure that the person will deliver before investing.

[@oyfum2638]

U know, Socrates feels like that one guy u can just talk for hours with without end. Wonder what a podcast with Socrates would look like? (If, u know, he were still alive)

[@vas2.1025]

may be it would be him going,"hum uhum humuhumuunn huhhuhuhuh hhh huhamna gbhjbakbgahavvkcahcjagkhgvcahmch ba jmcvjabchalejgckaeejs" as shown in the video XD

[@limemime565]

Can't wait for the next Joe Rogan podcast with Socrates

[@tatleman5314]

Probably a long story about a topic full of questions with a conclusion as "I actually don't know much about this subject".

[@iteor7320]

It would probably be very long...

[@aadikochhar4028]

The last slide of the vid shows us a peak of mimic that was originally a painting (could be a reference what socarates would have looked like)

[@wishicat4298]

I used that on my classmates and i found out that most of them are flexible thinkers and i unleashed their critical thinking

[@gjahmato8704]

Why ?

[@airshipflea5219]

@@gjahmato8704 LMAO

[@arcxena_]

@@gjahmato8704 oh you

[@wishicat4298]

@@gjahmato8704 ok i asked them what subject are they confident then i asked them of various problems that will bend their answers

[@ilikemonkeys5653]

@@wishicat4298 why?

[@ghadeerdr2352]

I wrote the whole script in regard to study it to improve my English skills and knowledge and i have to admit that it was really hard and rich with good vocabulary and expressions ❤️

[@blaisemarak]

Socrates lived like some many thousands of years ago. He thought of many things which our thick headed society still doesn't have the brains to think of even today . The dude is truly something .

[@ChipmunkRapidsMadMan1869]

“An effective Socratic well versed in their subject. An educator should be modest, genuinely curious and not bully students into their way of thinking” (I am paraphrasing). well we are in a significant shortage of those these days.

[@alex2005z]

Unfortunately

[@MWhaleK]

Which Socrates him self wasn't as in real life he seems to have been filed with false humility and largely wanted to make him self look good by making others look bad. At least that is what I came to understand after reading I.F. Stone's book on Socrates. It also helps to look at some of his most famous students like Critias "the first Robespierre".

[@pgchris87]

​@@MWhaleK If you are going to read something, read the original text or a direct translation even, not a biased interpretation of the original. just a suggestion..

[@billqiu4692]

One part you left out was "affirming of every contribution"

[@inamullahsajid1206]

very well explained.

[@Axelgear2006]

Depicting Plato as a squat dude with muscles to spare. That's some good historical accuracy.

[@axelpatrickb.pingol3228]

Still cannot believe Aristotle was a wrestler...

[@Axelgear2006]

@@axelpatrickb.pingol3228 When you have slaves doing all your manual labour for you, you can afford a life of leisurely philosophy discussions while dropping some dude in a supplex at the gym.

[@chusty93]

Well, Socrates was a soldier in his youth, should make sense

[@NDOhioan]

@@axelpatrickb.pingol3228 In Ancient Greece, a truly educated man mastered both the mind and the body.

[@zlatan4467]

Plato was known for his "plateau" Wide shoulders, by the wrestlers.

[@mimosapudica9742]

as someone who keeps on asking questions, i was always made fun of and even thought of as weird by my workmates. it nearly affected my self esteem, but after learning about Socrates, somehow i don't feel bad about myself anymore. i've come to embrace myself.

[@keivenciadouge2565]

hands down the best explanation of the Socratic method I have received.

[@preetinair3447]

We need more Socrates in our society in general. "An educator should be modest"- some of them are, but "be genuinely curious"- hard to find such educators these days...

[@xanderabbey8529]

I've actually been using this method throughout my life without knowing the name of this thinking method. It's served me will, I tell you.

[@frogery]

critical thinking is possibly the most important skill we need to develop as a society in this age of mass information and distrust. the difficult part will be getting people to let go of their biases and question their own beliefs in order to approach truth.

[@gregwall6553]

Thank you Mr, Hughes, world history teacher, Canyon High School 1976-1977.... Canyon Texas...

[@niranjanr8075]

Thought I already had a tool for critical thinking “Ted Ed” 💕 Edit: Btw just to clarify: Socrates did not oppose democracy, he reasoned that everyone getting a vote when they have no social responsibility or social awareness is dangerous. He reasoned this with a scenario to another leading thinker of his time. He later reasoned that the present structure is not democracy but demagogue. He loved the idea of democracy but to give the right to vote to anyone and everyone who don’t even care just for the sake of it, was something he was against. And we are experiencing it’s effects aren’t we?

[@aanchaljain5297]

Yea unfortunately ..we're facing it's effect...Indian elections OP

[@demodema5192]

Yes but then again if only some people are allowed to vote for e.g. those that want to vote are allowed to vote after registering for the vote prior everytime. This will make sure people actively register to vote and then vote. So now only people who are ready to register very time and then vote will do it but then that may only leave a party and members as majority of voters. There by not being a effective democracy?

[@CraftyF0X]

And this criticism of his stands correct till this day, all of these ponits are valid concerns against democracy.

[@abhishek.rathore]

@@demodema5192 One thing which is very wrongly executed in modern democracy is the concept of political parties. Democracy was meant to be a rule by people. But having parties makes it all non-democratic again. Imagine a party with a leader where all the members of the party follow the leader (sounds familiar? Caz it is), all those says thousands of people are just following one idea instead of representing their own and eventually coming up with better ones. Like isnt that just like dictatorship with multiple dictators choosing who gets to rule on the popularity basis. Like isnt democracy means ruling the country together by a bunch of people who are chosen by the country itself. I may not have been very clear here but I guess someone will understand what I mean here.

[@latiie]

But how would the government know who are the "right people" to vote??

[@arunasuresh3174]

Thank you Ted-Ed for educating and instilling the best values you can in the future generation! Much appreciated.

[@enjybadran7876]

I'm a kid & they are installing me from my capsule to build the next generation

[@WellnessWarriors779]

Everything about this video is simply perfect. Thank you.

[@lil----lil]

"The life of the unexamined is not worth living." This quote is the one that I live by daily. If you look around, this is the reason why we've so many problem in today's world.

[@JackPullen-Paradox]

The unexamined life is not worth living.

[@sitproperlywhilewatchingph423]

Then how to examine life? What is the example of examined life ? What are the problems occur if not followed ?

[@JackPullen-Paradox]

@@sitproperlywhilewatchingph423Good questions. I think the problems are that one would not understand oneself and would suffer a degree of unhappiness because of that; one would not know the Good and therefore, would not do the Good. Socrates thought that everyone would do the right thing if they understood what it was. I suppose to examine a life, one must question like Socrates did every choice of significance in one's life. In other words, apply the Socratic method or something as effective in uncovering falsehood or revealing truth to one's life. Socrates himself and I suppose Plato and Aristotle are examples of people who followed Socrates to a great extent. Alfred Adler, Carl Jung, and Sigmund Freud might be others that we know have studied themselves intensively in an attempt to understand themselves and to root out inconsistencies.

[@jbpalma2190]

Thank you for this, TED-Ed. I'm an educator and I found this insightful!

[@youraveragenanamistan]

I love Socrates and how damn smart he was. Great video as always!

[@VarshaManoj]

Woah. That was helpful. I was always doubtful whenever I asked a lot of questions during a conversation.

[@user-wt7eo5ob8h]

huge endorsement for this part❤, it’s really helpful🎉 Your logic power wake me up, have a peaceful ☕️😊

[@hish33p32]

"If lying to your troops to boost their morale is just or unjust" i immediately thought of Erwin Smith's charge against the Beast Titan right off the bat

[@iamdshiva1388]

😂😂

[@christi3]

honestly same

[@gustavorazo3211]

Ong 😂

[@TheDhammaHub]

The mere act of getting asked a question already forces you to think harder about it - the Buddha used a very similar approach in debates of his time!

[@rehan4223]

No doubt a very true statement indeed

[@aditimuthkhod1252]

the Buddha A man of culture, I see

[@Handle35667]

Is that why most people get upset when you ask them a question?

[@TheDhammaHub]

@@Handle35667 It certainly plays a role ;D But the main part likely is that you question their understanding of something by asking

[@Handle35667]

@@TheDhammaHub How am I questioning their understanding by asking a question?

[@guleidhasan816]

This bringins my head days I had with my fallow friends we used to come for 4 to 6 people then we'd had discussion about life, politics and educational traps. I don't why but I was often talkative and they were respectful and listen to me then all in suddenly my whole arguments turn negative when I became someone who often see compelling bad or negative issues among those topics then they once GULEID we've listening to you, you said it well but we never hear you putting the solutions I astonished and thought a lot why is that so I decided to quit my whole arguments and become listener so that my arguments shouldn't put bad space me and my friends. But now I got my some hint why am I so.

[@vietvu1490]

I have been using this method without knowing its name. But I agree, not many people apprecieate it; also not everytime I stayed calm and focus only on solving the problem.

[@mithileshs5242]

Ted should keep making videos on Greek Philosophy. It's so insightful.

[@elenas3571]

0:50 “The only witness I enjoy being is a hostile one. That is why I intend to answer every question with a question”

[@kokosensei5231]

Thank you for share!

[@LeoDas688]

Every time I watch Ted video, I learn something new, which change my perspective, thanks for making such video

[@syedarushda2108]

Happy to hear this narrator's voice again !!! Both Addison Anderson and Jack Cutmore-Scott are the best !!!!

[@ryanbrachamonte6348]

Schools nowadays prefer to teach WHAT to think as opposed to HOW to think. Love these videos 🙏

[@urmama54]

its always been what...

[@controlequebrado4455]

That's literally what schools were made to do so...

[@gabrielamarino2411]

That’s their social role, indoctrination

[@Some1inFNQ]

@@gabrielamarino2411 Not so much if you didn't go to a school where every days starts with young, unformed minds making a pledge to a flag or a god.

[@saitama3294]

I love the animations, super fun! And as always superb informative video.

[@kirremtremmeh6495]

More people should realize this thank you!

[@jairosolutan1045]

This is why i like watching TedEd Its educational and fun it also helps me study history

[@rogersledz6793]

Thank you so much for uploading this video. It is helping me get through the pandemic!

[@MrBoazhorribilis]

You sound like you need more help than just understanding the Socratic Method. Get help!

[@spiritoxi]

One of the most important skill that we need and to instil into young generations today

[@nphuocxuandung]

I am glad that we have some real interesting conversations in comments here.

[@npsea2398]

The animation is just soo good

[@anubhavluitel]

Please give recognition and awards to whoever makes these animations for all the TED-Ed videos!

[@chillinggrin84]

Dammm, very fluid animation, not stiff at all, and perfectly aligned with the material given...

[@adrianvanleeuwen]

I like that the last scene was based on the famous painting of Socrates. Nicely done video with animation to show your points!

[@Neerana7]

The narrator voice is so awesome so as the content ❤️

[@tufailahmed7596]

philosophy and psychology are so important that they should be taught as compulsory subjects in school and college

[@nattie911]

I would add a course on healthy relationships too

[@jeton9153]

I was always fascinated by ancient Greeks, their ideologies and lifestyle is very interesting

[@mlb_lois]

What a nice video to start the day! Thank you :)

[@joshu1918]

Guards for the trial: hey you can’t exit here Socrates: are you sure about that?

[@hstacker93]

I heard that’s how Chapo got out

[@AttilaAsztalos]

I can't? Well, THAT MAKES NO SENSE! *Chewbakka defense deployed - opposition destroyed*

[@cruisepaige]

I went to law school when they still used the Socratic method. It was difficult but amazing for my brain!

[@theselfproclaimedchef]

Can you explain what that is?

[@metalslug97]

I had to watch this video twice. Once to listen to the content and another to enjoy this great animation.

[@romikim4548]

Thank you

[@itsreallygoodlooking]

Great video. Critical thinking is a significant tool!

[@augusthavince8909]

I have recently learned that thinking of hypothetical situations can lead to disingenuous people with a selfish agenda to get into what-about-isms. I think having the latest and best understanding of history along with what is ethical and humane is better than hypothetical situations.

[@AI-hx3fx]

I learnt more about Philosophy through this video than my basic Philosophy class in university. Our professor was too lazy and shoved graduate-level texts from his favourite German thinker down our throats.

[@aasthapatel2637]

Every argument, understanding or opinion is ridden in certain assumptions, and that are essential to make, because not every factors can be taken into consideration. Hence, journey to take all factors is done through asking questions, which makes an individual rethink those assumption. Assumption are born out of limited knowledge on a being, could also be ridden in privileges, experiences, etc.

[@productgirl]

What I love most about Socrates is the possibility that he never existed but is only a living character created and reported by Plato in his writings ❤️

[@JackPullen-Paradox]

You are questioning authority. That's the spirit.

[@unclesamzbastardsonu.s.b.s9315]

"... even on his deathbed, the philosopher was ever curious about what lay on the other side.." Socrates: "What are you!?!?!" Death: 🤬!!!

[@knightmarerip711]

Never realized that it is much better to ask leading questions rather that stating the answer.

[@tilkesh]

Thank you very much.

[@meribarseghyan842]

In my opinion, it is essential always to ask questions and try to get the most precise answers. This strategy will help to find flows and do not rely on assumptions. And of course, it will give a more profound understanding of the question, possibly leading to better ideas.

[@beyash2151]

Lots of love from India❤️🇮🇳

[@konan8353]

Lots of hate from India 😈🇮🇳

[@artistrahhul4244]

It had been done a millennia ago in Indian lands. Holy scriptures of 'Rigved' start with a set of questions, imposing deep-rooted philosophy on various affairs. The vedas were passed on from generations to generations orally in form of hymns ages before they were finally written and composed.

[@sneghak8794]

I feel like I am someone from the future. Cuz seriously I don't belong here. When someone ask me something I ask them a question back. I used to always ask more questions. I was blamed for that. This video made me realise that it's a gift!

[@user-dw8lv6sy2y]

소크라테스가 살았던 시대는 지금으로부터 몇천년 전이었습니다. 하지만 결국 인류의 생각하는 방식은 변하지 않았고 소크라테스의 방법을 활용하여서 critical한 생각을 하는 방법에 대해서 이 영상의 설명을 바탕으로 이해할 수 있었습니다.

[@JackPullen-Paradox]

People have not changed much in 2500 years physically, but cultural differences are much more important than mere physical attributes. The globalization of today's societies has probably reduced the cultural differences in certain areas significantly. That could mean that European ideas may seem more reasonable to Non-Europeans than they would have 50 years ago. I don't know if the Socratic method would have seemed reasonable in China, for example, even that long ago.

[@anuragsharma4159]

I read some buddhas Suttras ,He too used to Question the questioner and when intelligent questioner is left with no further answer then he (buddha) answers the last question easily.

[@laibamasood4317]

always love this kinda content

[@jacobzaranyika9334]

Thank you🙏 TED- Ed