“In matters of science, The authority of a thousand people is not as worth as much as the humble reasoning of a single individual”. A phrase, this, that the world has for four centuries and which today is of extraordinary topicality, Just as when it was written by Galileo Galilei, To externalize how, in his time, Critical thinking, found contrast in the institutions that had to "preserve the faith" of the masses. A simple and concise phrase, which contains in it, The scientific rebellion of a man who was eventually forced to abrare, or to deny his theses, To save one's life. Albeit, In four centuries, The world has known scientific discoveries and progress in every field, The earth is still flat and does not revolve around the sun. Appears, Therefore, evident that true human progress is represented by the conservation of individual critical thinking, or from the ability of the individual to "think" and to achieve a judgment through an immune analysis by himself and by the social groups to which he belongs. But the story taught us how, first the political parties, the movements, religions and subsequently new communication tools, have gradually flattened this human ability, Indeed, It is increasingly frequent for homogeneous social groups "adapt" one's thoughts to that of subjects considered strong within the group itself, To be clear the so -called leaders. From this simple reflection, it follows that in practicality, The individual renounces his critical thinking to adapt to the leader or leaders of his social group. A primordi role, within this logic, It is hired by the new communication techniques, those of social media in particular, who end up simplifying the "marketing of information" to be given to users and who often united with feelings such as fear and anguish end up producing alterations of the senses and perceived reality, The same fear at the base of the marketing courses to push consumers to buy. In this historical moment such as the current one, characterized by a dramatic health and economic situation, but also psychological, The information has become the fulcrum of the daily life of the many who observe the rules dictated by the pandemic and it is precisely from this point of view that, The news shared in particular on social media, confusing thick and devoid of connection appear. We are not known what or what are the truths that often conceal us behind a handful of words in line - apparently in logical order - but we certainly have the right to submit them to the judgment of our critical thinking, or at least of what remains of it. But on the other hand, Galileo Galilei was also forced, To keep life dearly, to give up their theses and accept those of the masses.
Dr. Lamberti Giuseppe
