Do you think our educational system does enough to teach critical thinking skills?  Most people don't but they also don't know just how right they are ... and why.  Contrary to some beliefs, educations failures have nothing to do with political ideologies and social trends, and they're also not the fault of teachers. This episode is a wake-up call that challenges the status quo of classrooms across the globe. Our discussion cuts through the confusion, offering insights into the systemic nature of this educational catastrophe and explains the top, research-supported reasons why it exists. If you've long suspected that education--from elementary school through graduate programs--don't teach critical thinking skills and you really want to understand why, then you'll love this episode.