critical thinking crisis

Vocabulary flashcards drawn from the vocabulary items in the video notes (Page 1 and Page 2).

vague

unclear or not clearly stated; lacking precision.

nitpicky

overly concerned with minor details; picky.

pursue

to strive to achieve or follow; to seek.

accuracy

the quality of being correct or precise.

credibility

the quality of being believable or trustworthy.

interchangeably

able to be used in place of each other without a change in meaning.

distinction

a difference or contrast between similar things or people.

sparked

to trigger or start something.

intellectual content

content that involves thought, ideas, and reasoning.

appeal to

to attract or be pleasing to someone.

encourage

to give support or confidence to do something.

attention span

the length of time a person can focus on a task without becoming distracted.

commit

to dedicate oneself to a cause or activity.

instinctively

in a manner based on instinct rather than rational thought.

invested (in something)

deeply involved or emotionally committed to something.

intention

a plan or aim; what someone intends to do.

revenue

income generated from business activities.

blockbuster

a movie or work that is extremely successful or popular.

expectation

a belief about what will happen; a hope or anticipation.

depressing

causing sadness, gloom, or discouragement.

overarching goal

the main, all-encompassing objective.

inclined to

having a tendency or leaning toward something.

opposition

resistance or the opposing side.

critique

a detailed analysis and assessment, often with praise and criticism.

face value

the surface level meaning or appearance; superficial interpretation.

stereotype

a widely held but fixed and oversimplified idea about a group or thing.

anti-capitalism

opposition to capitalism as an economic system.

profiting

making a financial gain or profit.

risk and reward

the potential downside and the potential upside of a choice.

ironic cycle

a repeating pattern marked by irony or self-defeating outcomes.

overexplained

explained in more detail than necessary; excessively so.

dialogue

a conversation between characters in a text or film.

critical thought

the practice of analyzing and evaluating information carefully.

progress as a society

the overall advancement or improvement of a society.

comprehension

the ability to understand something.

misinformation

false or misleading information.

troll

someone who posts provocative messages to upset others online.

PR stunt

a publicity stunt designed to attract attention or improve an image.

struggling

having difficulty or facing challenges.

dragged out

prolonged longer than necessary; extended.

tear them apart

to criticize someone harshly or dismantle their argument.

toxic cycle

a harmful, repeating pattern that is hard to break.

inevitable

certain to happen; unavoidable.

public opinion

the combined beliefs or attitudes of the general public.

good press

favorable media coverage or publicity.

cancelled and uncanceled

to be boycotted or rejected, and later accepted again.

case study

a detailed examination of a particular instance or example.

entertained

provided with amusement or enjoyment.

refuse to look anything up

to decline to search for information when needed.

overconfident

excessively confident; too sure of oneself.

valuable information

information that is useful and important.

explanations

reasons or clarifications for something.

context

the circumstances or setting surrounding an event.

incomplete answer

an answer that does not fully address the question.

reliance on

dependence on something or someone.

essentially

in essence; fundamentally.

replace you

to substitute someone else for you; to remove you from a position.

entitled to know

feeling that one has a right to know something.

severely disappointed

extremely disappointed.

dramatic end

an ending that is highly dramatic or climactic.

low-key bullying

subtle, quiet, or understated harassment.

intimate details

private or personal information.

anxiety

a feeling of worry or unease.

engage in it

to participate or become involved in something.

spoonfed (to the viewer)

information that is fed to the viewer in a simplified, uncritical way.

media and information literacy

the ability to access, understand, evaluate, and create media content.

critically analyze

to examine something in a careful, skeptical way.

complex plots/characters

storylines and characters that are intricate and nuanced.

second screen idea

the concept of using a separate device while watching a show.

reiterate

to repeat something for emphasis or clarity.

dystopian

relating to an imagined society characterized by misery or oppression.

morally conflicting

involving ethical disagreements or dilemmas.

antagonist

a character who opposes the protagonist; the villain.

simmered out

to fade away or decrease in intensity.

overarching feeling

the dominant mood or atmosphere of a work.

thrown to the wayside

neglected or dismissed.

hype

extravagant or intensive publicity; excitement.

book talk girlies

slang for TikTok communities that discuss books.

tie it up with a bow

to finish neatly and completely; to resolve perfectly.

alt-right pipeline

the process by which someone is guided toward alt-right ideas on the internet.