Descartes...

What do you think about methodological skepticism? Do we ever follow this procedure in our daily lives, or do we do the opposite. In other words, do we tend to believe things until it becomes impossible to believe them, rather than doubting everything we can? If so, does this suggest that methodological skepticism is not a good strategy? 


Descartes was regarded as a thinker during his lifetime in able to provide for his philosophical thoughts/works he had acquired this method of methodological skepticism. It is to discard any ideas that can be doubted, and then to restitute them in order to acquire a true knowledge. I think this idea might work to some people who are overly stressed. Think about it, there's a word called "assume" where i think everybody uses it before they even have the understanding of what the event/story is. And this is when we cause an impulsive thought of doubt. In some cases we are allowed to gather facts to be able to state the truth about something. 


Do we follow this procedure? Not necessarily, but for a better acquisition in our daily lives i think we need to practice this method. With our economy, whats happening with our climate, and some other events i think we have to stop doubting the impossible outcome or of whats going to happen next. Human brain is full of skepticism. That is why sometimes we get anxiety attacks because we put doubt on everything. Negativity is what we always think first. 


I won't say that this method is not a good strategy, but i think it would be helpful for us.