Ideas are not all equal, but there are many varieties of ideas. It is extremely important to examine all aspects of ideas. Being a teacher is very serious work, but lots of fun. The success of the student usually prevails. Occasionally it doesn't.
Suspension of judgment is a very important part of learning.
Discerning facts from knowledge is most important. Data are less significant than the integration of ideas and data that may produce, or may not produce, knowledge. Go ahead and catch a falling star' is a lovely line. I think what we do is introduce students to what they will think about 100 years hence. This emphasis on computer science is a phase we'll get over, because we'll use computers more wisely.