Facts don't mean "the right things" but "the things that can be judged true or false"
"Man has never been on the moon" is also a fact because it can be falsified
Strong point of view vs weak point of view
• Widely accepted theory/doctrine • Personal subjective opinion •
Professional opinion of authority figures
• Common sense/axioms that are generally accepted
Rule 1 Use FCR to quickly locate and find facts (What)
when reading extensively (an article without facts and only opinions is empty and powerless)
Intensive reading of Rule 2
, ask "Why" for each major point (Why
does this happen? How does it work?)
Rule 3
For every important assertion, ask "Who thinks" (Who
thinks this is the case? Who makes this point?
Rule 4
For every important fact, ask "Where/When"
(What is the source of the information? When was it published? Which media reported it?)
Rule 5
Don't ask "How to present" (How
does the author present the facts? Is it comprehensive enough? Is there any intentional guidance?)
