It's convenient that we have come to such a juncture in our nation's history in January; we are accustomed to allocating this time of year to new habit building. I would argue that the most important skill we can cultivate right now is that of critical thinking. Considering all of the factors in a given situation, and then in turn evaluating our own considerations, will prove vital in ensuring our world becomes a free, just, and equal place. I've listened to several pundits over the past 36 hours--like always, everyone has their take. But what is my take? How many millions of other people have been just like me the past day and half, consuming the news to stay informed so they can formulate an understanding of what happened? Are we constructing our own opinions of current events, or are we subconsciously stockpiling others' words and arguments? If we have seen one pattern over the past decade, it is technology's influence on our lives. Remember the first iPhone, how quaint it seems now? Do you ever drive anywhere without GPS anymore? How much time do you spend on social media, on consuming content? When's the last time you enjoyed an analog activity with friends? The pandemic, and the increasingly charged political climate, has exacerbated our dependence on technology. This century we've unwittingly experienced an acceleration of external reliance and unprecedented convenience. How much are we still actually thinking? If we want to save our world, we must consciously focus our attention back to what defines our species: sapience. If we can think critically, we can solve our problems. History has demonstrated our ingenuity knows almost no bound. And we are benefactors of that history, we have all the advantages of those standing on giants' shoulders. In a way, we must return to what makes us most human. We must see, we must think and consider...and then we must act. Seeing is reflecting, and thinking is winning.