"There is no life outside this solar system, and nothing you can say will change that fact!" Which criterion of critical thinking does the person who made this statement lack?
A. Evidence is only necessary if it can be tested.
B. All evidence is not equal in quality.
C. Authority or expertise does not make the claims of the authority or expert true.
D. Critical thinking requires an open mind.
Answer: D
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