Ten Rules for Truth-seeking

[PothePerson]

My tip: pay attention to your own reaction to new information. If it makes you feel good or relieved, ask yourself why you wanted that thing to be true. If it makes you feel uncomfortable and you start trying to disprove it, ask yourself why you do not want that thing to be true.

[patrickherb]

I found AA by accident, one of the best youtube channels ever. Doesn't have pointless rambling and often conveys a point in detail.

[zebulon]

Skin in the game. do not trust words people say, trust where they put their money is what actually implies what they believe.

[richardcrook]

If somebody is placing themselves in jeopardy by telling you something, it is more likely to be worth taking notice of.

[zachariedube]

If something tries to appeal to your emotions, it is more than probably false.

[horseblinderson]

"Who benefits"?

Biggest question you gotta understand about information.

[RobertSturmanME]

Rule 11: Always check the early life section of the Wikipedia article on whomever has written the news you're reading.

[jackengland]

What I like about AA is every time he makes a point, he always gives an example to reinforce his position.

[lloydgush]

My rules are, "check for primary sources, take everything claimed to it's logical conclusion, and extraordinary claims need extraordinary evidence."

[YizzTheEunuch]

#8 is perhaps the most important. There is a lot to be learned from the great men of the past, despite their failings.

[mysteriousjungalist]

This is fantastic AA and I'm saving it to one day show my kids.

[vjm]

When it comes to history, I own physical copies of books just so when our history is changed, I can still reference that version over whatever bullshit is being spewed on us. Up side is by having a physical copy, they can't just suddenly steal my digital copy and "update" it with a "superior" version. The downside is it's very hard to find good books that portray history as it actually happened. Suggestions are welcomed.
Also, moving expenses are a major pain in the ass. Imagine the cost of moving an entire room of books? Still, I value that over the money lost through this move.

[michaelpalmer]

We also remember that the views that prevailed at the time were mainstream. I'm sure people 100 years in the future will think we were mad

[HouseholdDog]

AA you should do a "Defence of Stalin in his own Words" video.
It might show how socialism drives leaders to dictatorship.

[JPG.]

A rule I would like to add: Always consult the primary source. Instead of Umberto Eco, read Giovanni Gentile. In relation to fascism for example.

[ericblair]

My one rule is to look at the financiers/bankers/currency issuers around at any given period of time.

[OrwellsHousecat]

1992. Year 9. English Comprehension class....
To identify bias in a text, skip all the adjectives when reading it for the first, then read it again for second time including the adjectives. Note the difference, then start asking questions.

[tonycharles]

AA, you are really dancing around one particular subject, and I love every single video that gives nonchalant winks and nods to the real truth.

[oafpolitics]

Whenever possible, go to the source. Third parties are always going to add their own slant on it.

[philipmadden]

Concerning rule 4: I remember in university, the professors often stressed we consult the most recent research on a subject, including books. Of course, there can be good reasons for this: one should know what people are talking about now and the ability to get older books can be quite difficult (work with what you got). Though now I wonder about the unconscious reasons for desiring this.
The thing is, older books and articles were easier to read as I often found them much more concise and informative.