Whenever you hear a story, ask yourself: Who is the sender, what are his intentions, and what did he hide under the rug? The omitted elements might not be of relevance. But, then again, they might be even more relevant than the elements featured in the story, such as when “explaining” a financial crisis or the “cause” of war.
How to think improve abstract thinking: when hearing a narrative, pick it apart and ask what the author is trying to hide and what is the author’s intention
