The document discusses 3 instrumental values - logical values, broad-minded values, and honest values - that are important for critical thinking. It argues that these values can help make our beliefs stronger, understand other perspectives, and be happy and trustworthy. While learning these values takes work, with role models, family, professors and a healthy lifestyle people can stand the test of time using these values even when choices are difficult. The values can be tested throughout life and appreciated by family, work, ourselves, and community.