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Posted January 29, 2022 books

UFOs, Psychics, and The End of the World: The Weird Story of Cognitive Dissonance

How would you feel if I told you that one of your beliefs is wrong? Not just any belief, a belief that is core to your identity. And what if … Continue Reading UFOs, Psychics, and The End of the World: The Weird Story of Cognitive Dissonance

Posted April 27, 2021 education

You’ve heard of Confirmation Bias, but what is it really? A shrink explains.

The greatest enemy of knowledge is not ignorance- it is the illusion of knowledge. – Daniel J. Boorstin Why do researchers give placebos? Why do they have control conditions and … Continue Reading You’ve heard of Confirmation Bias, but what is it really? A shrink explains.