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Elizabeth Holmes promised to revolutionise healthcare with Theranos, a company once valued at $9 billion. But behind the story was a dangerous gap between claim and evidence. For students, the Theranos scandal is a powerful lesson in critical thinking, source evaluation and academic argument.
Critical thinking in school and college is essential for academic success, research excellence, and intellectual independence. Discover how analytical reasoning strengthens writing, protects academic integrity, and prepares students for professional and civic life.
Academic integrity is no longer an ethical guideline — it’s a global business powered by student submissions and institutional fear. From Turnitin’s massive private database to the rise of AI detection tools, universities are profiting from a system that claims to protect honesty while monetising student labour.