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Critical Thinking Part 6: A Precautionary Tale
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賽魯 posted on 2015/04/23Ever wondered how we make decisions when we don't have all the facts? This video dives into the fascinating 'precautionary principle' and how it applies to things like technology risks, helping you understand risk assessment and build your advanced vocabulary. You'll learn how to think critically about scientific theories and make evidence-based choices in everyday life!
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theory
US /ˈθiəri, ˈθɪri/
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UK /ˈθiəri/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Ideas or principles that explain facts or events
- An idea or belief about something
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US /ˈsɪstəm/
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UK /'sɪstəm/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
- A set of principles or procedures according to which something is done; an organized scheme or method.
- Adjective
- Working in an organized, logical way
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US /ɪkˈsplen/
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UK /ɪk'spleɪn/
- Transitive Verb
- To make clear or easy to understand by describing
- To give a reason for something.
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US /ˈsaɪəns/
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UK /'saɪəns/
- Uncountable Noun
- Study of the physical world, based on facts
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