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Slow Down and Reflect: Resist the impulse for instant reactions, especially to shocking headlines. Read in full, trace sources, and ponder before forming conclusions. Practices such as meditation and mindfulness sharpen focus and patience.
Diversify Perspectives: Make deliberate efforts to seek out contrasting viewpoints and media from different sides of the spectrum. This weakens confirmation bias and widens understanding, essential steps toward independent judgment.
Trace Claims to Their Sources: When encountering statistics or assertions, verify their origin. Play devil's advocate with your beliefs and invite others to challenge them, fostering a mindset of inquiry and humility.