No, actually. Most peoples "critical thinking" nowadays is about as useless as sugar in a gas tank.
Go to experts, check what kind of experts they are in their field. If they have any biases or are being payed. Then chose whether or not to listen.
And generally...just dont listen to news stations, unless its about a building thst just got bombed, and even then, check other sources to make sure they arent blaming the wrong people..(looking at you faux "news")