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21. I understand that many stream media assert their communication as scientifically proven when in reality, they do not follow the necessary steps in the scientific methodology.

22. I always acknowledge my limited basic scientific knowledge when attending to affirm a scientific fact.

23. I recognize the difference between a proven scientific fact and a belief.

24. I maximize the probability of making decisions based on the right information by remaining open to new evidence, new ways, and new ideas.

25. I am aware of the flaws in our thinking, rationalizing incomplete or false information that produces less accurate thoughts.  

26. I am aware of the process of reconstruction that happens every time that I try to recall an event or try to describe something from the past, which brings the inner risk of recalling a less accurate memory.

27. I am aware of cognitive biases like assuming that things are eternal and do not change.

28. I am aware that things seem to happen more often after I pay special attention to a disruption in a pattern.

29. I rely on proven science and critical thinking to compensate for the cognitive flaws that we all have.

30. When making a decision or forming an opinion, I  frequently consider the tendency that we all have to underestimate things, the bias that I might have, and memories of flaws, as well as things that I do not know.

31. Applying the principle of critical thinking to ourselves defeats our ego.

32. Personality is something hard to change.

33. Dealing with our own emotions allows us to adapt and change how we respond to emotional stimulus.

34. I embrace my emotions, enhancing how I see and perceive things.

35. There is not 100% right or wrong, so we must be comfortable with some degree of uncertainty.

36. I am flexible in the face of new ideas and evidence.

37. I understand that nobody likes to be wrong or a value belief being taken away; however, I am not passive while others try to be dominant.

38. I ask questions to avoid confrontation, defining what the other person believes and knows.

39. I am aware that analogies and examples can be used to plant doubt and spark a discussion that can lead to the truth or to a better option.

40. As an independent thinker, I critically reflect if the information in hand really makes sense.