beliefs
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Quality of science & its communication
Scientific objectivity is a myth – cultural values and beliefs always influence science and the people who do it
Cultural ideas are inextricably entwined with the people who do science, the questions they ask, the assumptions they hold and…
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Analysis & counterpoints
Beliefism: why birds of a feather shouldn’t flock together
Surrounding yourself only with people who share similar beliefs to yours is called "beliefism" – it keeps us from making…
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Brain power
Research explores how we choose what to believe
Misinformation can spread because we believe expert consensus exists when it doesn’t, but people do have the capacity to distinguish…
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Brain power
Creativity is a persistent endeavor
Research documents a fundamental disconnect between people’s beliefs and the reality of how creativity emerges over time.
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Brain power
High conviction levels prevent us from updating our beliefs
A new study explores the cognitive and neural mechanisms that contribute to confirmation bias.
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Brain power
Is feedback or evidence more important when forming beliefs?
A new study explores what it is that underpins our certainty of belief.
