GM foods: Critical Thinking Part 1 (adapted from SHC)
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Transcript of GM foods: Critical Thinking Part 1 (adapted from SHC)
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What is Critical
Thinking?
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Critical Thinking is a process by which we use our knowledge and intelligence to effectively arrive at the most reasonable and justifiable positions on issues.
Critical Thinking also tries to identify and overcome the numerous hindrances to rational thinking.
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Case Study: Genetically Modified Food (GM Food)
Some people have very strong views on Genetically Modified Food.
GM food comes from plants or animals which have had their DNA (genes) changed so that the food will be ‘better’ in some way.
For example, genetically modified tomatoes are bigger and redder, genetically modified salmon is bigger, genetically modified rice has extra vitamins.
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Sharjah Higher Colleges: What is CT?
What is your opinion?
Do you think genetically
modified food is a good idea?
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