“Reason and free inquiry are the only effectual agents against error.”
— Thomas Jefferson
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Using your brain to think clearly and asking questions freely are the best ways to avoid making mistakes or believing false things. When people face problems or new ideas, it's important to not just accept things without thinking. For example, if a friend tells you something unbelievable, you should ask questions and find out more rather than just accepting it. Throughout history, scientists have used experiments and careful thinking to discover truths about the world, like when doctors figured out that washing hands can prevent disease. If you always try to understand things deeply and ask questions about what you don’t know, you are less likely to be fooled. This way, you make better decisions and know the truth.
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