Debunking. It is such an important tool we use in the paranormal field. But what is the history behind it? The birth of critical thought is a concept that has shaped the way we think, question, and analyze information. From ancient Egyptian secrets of knowledge to the Greek philosophers like Socrates and Aristotle to modern-day critical thinkers, this video delves into the evolution of free thinking, critical thought, and debunking. Explore the fascinating stories of influential skeptics who challenged conventional wisdom and shaped the course of human history. Discover how critical thinking has been used throughout history to challenge authority, spark revolutions, and drive progress to modern day debunking! Get ready to have your mind blown by the real history behind debunking!There will be more parts to this over time. A separate video on the medieval era as it is a bit more complex and involves religion a lot, and then a video coming on women in debunking too. As well I'll probably do a video on the 20th century scientific discoveries, maybe combine that with medical discoveries that were being made a bit before it. This will just be a project I'll work on over time~All Links: https://linktr.ee/fleureoReferences: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_1W7APKR9Tu-dn39lhVrvJMhShP5GAX9gBfUUa54Cfw/edit?usp=sharing~Disclaimer/Warning: if you start talking to a psychic, paranormal investigator or whomever in my comments... I wont delete the threads (unless I think they are putting viewers at too much risk) as I don't see most of the thread updates. But just know I do not endorse any random commenters and I do recommend you speak to a licensed professional about any issues such as grief, not a random YouTuber. The content used in this video is intended for educational and informational purposes only. Any third party content and proof is available publicly and is covered under fair use, otherwise I do not claim ownership over any third-party content used. All opinions are 100% mine and used for non-defamatory content~0:00:00 - Intro0:00:12 - Debunking Is Critical Thought0:01:56 - Ancient Debunking0:03:44 - Ancient Egypt The Superpower0:09:34 - Egyptian Knowledge & Secrets0:12:22 - Priests The Gatekeeps Of Knowledge0:16:21 - Quiet Skeptics Of Egypt0:18:30 - Pharoah Akhenaten's One God0:22:51 - Ma'at Goddess Of Critical Thought0:25:11 - Ptahhotep Egyptian Philosopher0:26:53 - Irshesh The Scribe Who Spoke His Mind0:29:35 - Egypt's Link To Greece0:31:33 - Ancient Greece Rise Of Thought0:35:10 - Thales Of Miletus0:35:53 - Pythagoras Secrets0:37:33 - Socrates The Man Who Asked0:40:03 - Plato Carrying On The Legacy0:41:46 - Aristotle The Final Touch0:43:43 - The Hellenistic Era0:44:43 - Epicurians & Skeptics0:46:15 - Roman Era Of Thought0:49:47 - Ancient India0:53:20 - Jainism Many Angles, One Reality0:54:46 - Cārvākas: Ancient India’s Atheists0:55:43 - Buddhism: Don’t Believe, Verify0:56:36 - Ājīvikas: Fatalism as Rebellion0:57:34 - Nyāya Ancient India’s Logic Engine0:59:06 - Ancient China1:00:14 - Confucianism: Social Order1:01:41 - Daoism/Taoism: Natural Order1:03:18 - Mohists/Mozi: Logic vs. Ritual1:03:58 - Zhuangzi: Skepticism with a Smile1:04:39 - Xunzi: Rational Confucian1:05:20 - Han Feizi: Realism Without Illusions1:06:02 - Crackdown & The Underground1:07:46 - Victorian Spiritualism Movement1:09:56 - Harry Houdini: The Showman Who Fought Fraud1:11:31 - Harry Price: The Gentleman Ghostbuster1:13:48 - Society For Psychical Research (SPR)1:16:42 - James Randi1:18:39 - Carl Sagan1:20:35 - Organized Skepticism1:24:51 - 21st Century1:26:45 - Legacy of Debunkers