The people who most strongly oppose scientific consensus on a complex issue tend to be the least knowledgeable about it, but are most confident in their understanding.
The people who most strongly oppose scientific consensus on a complex issue tend to be the least knowledgeable about it, but are most confident in their understanding.
Why do smokers overestimate their risk of getting lung cancer, but also believe their risk is lower than average? A surprising explanation is offered by overconfidence research.
Why do smokers overestimate their risk of getting lung cancer, but also believe their risk is lower than average? A surprising explanation is offered by overconfidence research.
Outcomes of therapists decline year in and year out, yet all the while, the confidence of the clinician in themselves and their work goes up at a much faster rate.
Outcomes of therapists decline year in and year out, yet all the while, the confidence of the clinician in themselves and their work goes up at a much faster rate.
Are you convinced your views are correct? Research on the futility of arguing suggests that debating others and pushing your views rarely changes minds.
Are you convinced your views are correct? Research on the futility of arguing suggests that debating others and pushing your views rarely changes minds.
Worse than believing in fake news, people are prone to embracing misinformation even when reliable evidence refutes their beliefs. How many of these myths do you believe?
Worse than believing in fake news, people are prone to embracing misinformation even when reliable evidence refutes their beliefs. How many of these myths do you believe?