Critical Thinking for Curious Minds by Stephen Hupp

Stephen Hupp introduces the special section on critical thinking in education by highlighting David McRaney’s contributions and background, then shares his own experience teaching a university course on pseudoscience. He encourages readers—especially students and educators—to engage in critical thinking by writing letters to the editor and submitting photos of questionable claims for a chance to be featured in future issues. Read this article and find accompanying references at: https://skepticalinquirer.org/2025/04/critical-thinking-for-curious-minds/ About the Author: Stephen Hupp, PhD, is editor of Skeptical Inquirer. He is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and professor of Clinical Child & School Psychology at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Subscribe to Skeptical Inquirer: https://skepticalinquirer.org/subscribe/ Skeptical Inquirer Audio Edition is a production of the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry and the Center for Inquiry.