by J. Jerrald Hayes | Nov 17, 2016 | • Politics, Cognitive Bias, Critical Thinking, Donald Trump, The 2016 Presidential Race
If we want to try to fight the spread of misinformation, we first need to understand why we’re wired to be so gullible. “Humans are also very adept at ignoring facts so that we can continue to see the world in a way that conforms to our preconceived notions. And...
by J. Jerrald Hayes | Nov 14, 2016 | • Politics, Cognitive Bias, Critical Thinking
If you are going to read one article about going forward after this election this is the one to read. Bernie Sanders Could Replace President Trump With Little Known Loophole Here is exactly what we need to do to save our great society. The information here is what...
by J. Jerrald Hayes | Oct 26, 2016 | Cognitive Bias, Critical Thinking
The Science Behind Why Your Facebook Friends Ignore Facts – Zero Infinity You may find yourself wondering: Why is the world so divided on religion and politics? Why do people support Donald Trump? Or Hillary Clinton? Why can’t I convince my friend to...
by J. Jerrald Hayes | Sep 21, 2016 | Cognitive Bias, Critical Thinking, Skepticism
Cognitive Biases – Skeptical Medicine Skeptical Medicine is a primer for medical professionals and students. It provides a foundation for understanding science (and hence medical science) and evaluating medically related, empiric claims. Logical Fallacies...
by J. Jerrald Hayes | Sep 17, 2016 | Cognitive Bias, Critical Thinking
The Difference Between Rationality and Intelligence ARE you intelligent – or rational? The question may sound redundant, but in recent years researchers have demonstrated just how distinct those two cognitive attributes actually are. It all started in the early...
by J. Jerrald Hayes | Sep 8, 2016 | Cognitive Bias, Critical Thinking, Irrational Thinking
Dunning Kruger nation and the disparagement of expertise We live in Dunning Kruger nation. What do I mean? A variety of very loud “confident idiots” – anti-vaxxers, homebirth advocates, climate change deniers – actually think they know more...
by J. Jerrald Hayes | Sep 7, 2016 | Cognitive Bias, Critical Thinking
…A Queensland University study found that blonde women earned, on average, 7% higher salaries than redheads and brunettes. A Duke study found that people with “mature” faces experienced more career success than those with “baby” faces. “Baby” faces were defined...
by J. Jerrald Hayes | Sep 7, 2016 | Cognitive Bias, Critical Thinking
There a great infographic here that’s worth printing out and putting on a bulletin board where you can review it everyday. 20 cognitive biases that screw up your decisions You make thousands of rational decisions every day – or so you think. From what...
