Critical Thinking

Brian Dunning is the host of one of my favorite podcasts, called Skeptoid.

Since not everyone listens to podcasts, Brian produced a video which encapsulates what you need to know to think critically. This ability is crucial to evaluating medical and nutritional claims, as well as claims you hear everyday in the media or on the internet.

My blog frequently features possible new treatments for eye diseases. These claims must be evaluated critically. Brian's video is a good place to begin. Especially valuable is his concise description of how a proper clinical trial is designed and implemented.