Lack of Critical Thinking Skills in Indonesian Society Ft. Cinta Laura Kiehl

Cinta Laura Kiehl was raised in a multicultural environment, growing up in seven different countries across Asia, Europe, Middle East and the Americas. Beginning her career in the entertainment industry at the age of 12, she has starred in over 450 episodes of TV and close to a dozen films, released two multi platinum selling albums and received several awards in film, music and education. Cinta studied at Columbia University in the City of New York and graduated cum laude in three years at the tender age of 20, attaining a double degree in Psychology and German Literature. Upon the completion of her studies, Cinta then spent some time in LA, in which she formally trained in acting and starred in a couple Hollywood productions. In 2019 she won Best Actress In A Horror at the Official Latino x HBO Film Fest. Cinta returned to Indonesia in 2019 and was appointed Ambassador of Anti-Violence Against Women and Children by the Indonesian Ministry of Women Empowerment and Child Protection. Since her return, she has become strongly involved in social activism, participating in various campaigns, speaking at seminars, national television, various ministries and the House Of Parliament. She advocates for gender equality, strengthening the nation’s foundational education system, religious moderation and nationalism. Timestamps: 00.00.00 — English vs. Indonesian, How language affects critical thinking skills 00.08.26 — How third culture kids could relay certain values or beliefs and share information to Indonesians 00.16.16 — Is social media conducive for critical thinking? 00.18.11 — Factors as to why Indonesians are so bad at critical thinking, scientific thinking vs memorization, religion and polarization 00.47.23 — Collectivism vs. Individualism 01.08.21 — Ways to develop critical thinking 01.43.06 — Cinta’s and Indah’s struggles as third culture kids in Indonesia 01.52.39 — Closing

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