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In conclusion, having a critical and This situation prompts us to ask a more

analytical mindset capable of assessing important question than whether these
situations from all angles is a rare trait in celebrities' actions are right or wrong:
our time, one we should all strive to possess "How can we foster critical thinking in
amidst a series of events and situations that young people to help them navigate the
require proper handling, free from biases influence of public figures and content on
that might blind us to the true nature of a social media, enabling them to distinguish
public figure. This issue can have serious between positive and negative influences?"

repercussions on an individual’s character, This question opens the door for further
especially the younger generation growing discussion on educational methods and
up in a world full of contradictions and strategies that can be adopted to
erroneous inputs from these figures. Such strengthen young people's independent
behaviors are easily adopted by the youth and critical thinking skills in the face of
simply because they come from a beloved various influences.

figure, a trend that has increased with the
rise of social media, leading some to believe
they can tackle subjects beyond their
expertise and knowledge just because they
have a large following.

This phenomenon has become more

frequent recently, with many young people
falling for the ideas and beliefs of so-called
"influencers." Even if these ideas are
correct, they can undermine the youth's
critical thinking abilities at an age when
their personalities and temperaments are

still forming.

July 2024, p.29