In 2018, a Hart survey revealed that out of over 500 business executives interviewed, 78% agreed that critical thinking is the most essential skill they desire to see demonstrated in their employees.

Malcolm Forbes postulated, “The role of education is to replace an empty mind with an open one.” Critical thinking needs receptivity to new ideas and perspectives, and willingness to reconsider one’s ...

In fall 2025, 90 percent of faculty surveyed by the American Association of Colleges and Universities said generative AI will diminish students’ critical thinking skills. The number should alarm us.